Bartenders pay in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro
In Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR), the median pay for bartenders is $21.92 an hour ($45,590 a year). About 6,980 people work in this job there.
That is 33% higher than the U.S. median ($34,340). It is 17% higher than the Oregon median ($38,900).
Pay range for bartenders in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.09 | $33,470 |
| 25% of workers | $16.65 | $34,630 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.92 | $45,590 |
| 75% of workers | $29.01 | $60,350 |
| 90% of workers | $35.39 | $73,600 |
Bartenders pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (this page) | $45,590 | 6,980 |
| Bend | $42,670 | 890 |
| Corvallis | $41,840 | 180 |
| Medford | $40,190 | 480 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $39,580 | 960 |
| Salem | $38,410 | 1,090 |
| Grants Pass | $36,920 | 160 |
| Albany | $34,790 | 250 |
Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $35,620 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $54,780 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $45,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $48,900 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $38,730 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $37,230 |
| Food Service Managers | $63,840 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $38,120 |
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