Bartenders pay in Idaho
In Idaho, the median pay for bartenders is $13.10 an hour ($27,240 a year). About 3,430 people work in this job there.
That is 21% lower than the U.S. median ($34,340). Idaho ranks 39th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bartenders in Idaho
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $8.10 | $16,850 |
| 25% of workers | $9.60 | $19,970 |
| Half of workers (median) | $13.10 | $27,240 |
| 75% of workers | $18.30 | $38,070 |
| 90% of workers | $29.36 | $61,060 |
Bartenders pay in Idaho metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lewiston | $29,290 | 130 |
| Boise City | $28,840 | 1,580 |
| Coeur d'Alene | $28,440 | 370 |
| Twin Falls | $26,530 | 110 |
| Idaho Falls | $23,660 | 210 |
| Pocatello | $21,800 | 140 |
Idaho unemployment rate: 3.6% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for bartenders
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 121,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Idaho
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,940 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $30,050 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,440 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $38,190 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $31,510 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,810 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $34,220 |
| Food Service Managers | $70,140 |
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