Bartenders pay in Salem
In Salem (OR), the median pay for bartenders is $18.46 an hour ($38,410 a year). About 1,090 people work in this job there.
That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($34,340). It is about the same as the Oregon median ($38,900).
Pay range for bartenders in Salem (OR)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.97 | $31,130 |
| 25% of workers | $15.46 | $32,150 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.46 | $38,410 |
| 75% of workers | $26.90 | $55,950 |
| 90% of workers | $31.28 | $65,050 |
Bartenders pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $45,590 | 6,980 |
| Bend | $42,670 | 890 |
| Corvallis | $41,840 | 180 |
| Medford | $40,190 | 480 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $39,580 | 960 |
| Salem (this page) | $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 Salem (OR)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $34,520 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $48,720 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $39,170 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $45,660 |
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