Bartenders pay in Nevada
In Nevada, the median pay for bartenders is $13.20 an hour ($27,460 a year). About 16,830 people work in this job there.
That is 20% lower than the U.S. median ($34,340). Nevada ranks 38th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bartenders in Nevada
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $12.00 | $24,960 |
| 25% of workers | $12.12 | $25,210 |
| Half of workers (median) | $13.20 | $27,460 |
| 75% of workers | $20.51 | $42,660 |
| 90% of workers | $22.72 | $47,250 |
Bartenders pay in Nevada metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas | $33,750 | 13,730 |
| Carson City | $26,250 | 240 |
| Reno | $25,770 | 1,960 |
Nevada unemployment rate: 4.8% (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 Nevada
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $31,950 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $26,410 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $38,610 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $44,030 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,460 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $33,460 |
| Food Service Managers | $65,320 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $62,380 |
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