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Bartenders Salary in Arizona
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Bartenders make in Arizona?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$45,070
Median Annual Salary
▲
+10.3% vs 2024
$54,030
Mean Salary
$45,070
Median Salary
$21.67
Hourly Rate
14,840 people work as Bartenders in Arizona
Bartenders salary by percentile in Arizona
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Bartenders in Arizona earn a median salary of $45,070 per year ($3,755/month).
This is 33.0% above the national average of $33,876.
Arizona ranks #8 out of 51 states for Bartenders pay.
Approximately 14,840 people work in this occupation across Arizona.
Salaries increased by 10.3% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Bartenders
Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.75
Service Orientation
3.62
Social Perceptiveness
3.25
Speaking
3.12
Critical Thinking
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.44
English Language
3.63
Education and Training
3.16
Sales and Marketing
3.14
Administration and Management
2.99
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(43.0% of workers)
Salaries for Bartenders in Arizona range from $30,650 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $86,720 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $33,520 and $73,320.
Median $45,070
P10: $30,650P25: $33,520P75: $73,320P90: $86,720
10th
$30,650
25th
$33,520
Median
$45,070
75th
$73,320
90th
$86,720
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$30,650
$14.74
$2,554
25th Percentile
$33,520
$16.12
$2,793
Median (50th)
$45,070
$21.67
$3,755
75th Percentile
$73,320
$35.25
$6,110
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$86,720
$41.69
$7,226
Note: The mean (average) salary of $54,030 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Bartenders in Arizona is $45,070 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $54,030.
What is the salary range for a Bartenders in Arizona?
Salaries for Bartenders in Arizona range from $30,650 at the 10th percentile to $86,720 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $33,520 and $73,320.
What is the starting salary for a Bartenders in Arizona?
Entry-level Bartenders positions in Arizona typically start around $30,650 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $33,520 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Bartenders in Arizona?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 14,840 people are employed as Bartenders in Arizona.
What is the hourly rate for a Bartenders in Arizona?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Bartenders in Arizona is approximately $21.67 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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