Bartenders pay in Springfield
In Springfield (MA), the median pay for bartenders is $17.12 an hour ($35,610 a year). About 1,000 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($34,340). It is 5% lower than the Massachusetts median ($37,440).
Pay range for bartenders in Springfield (MA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| 25% of workers | $15.24 | $31,690 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.12 | $35,610 |
| 75% of workers | $21.41 | $44,530 |
| 90% of workers | $28.28 | $58,820 |
Bartenders pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Town | $43,530 | 890 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $37,760 | 14,840 |
| Worcester | $35,950 | 1,830 |
| Springfield (this page) | $35,610 | 1,000 |
| Pittsfield | $35,390 | 450 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton | $35,300 | 480 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 Springfield (MA)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $34,130 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $36,170 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $39,970 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $43,530 |
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