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Bartenders Salary in Maine
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Bartenders make in Maine?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$48,920
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.7% vs 2024
$58,520
Mean Salary
$48,920
Median Salary
$23.52
Hourly Rate
3,230 people work as Bartenders in Maine
Bartenders salary by percentile in Maine
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Bartenders in Maine earn a median salary of $48,920 per year ($4,076/month).
This is 44.4% above the national average of $33,876.
Maine ranks #5 out of 51 states for Bartenders pay.
Approximately 3,230 people work in this occupation across Maine.
Salaries increased by 2.7% 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 Maine range from $31,120 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $99,850 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $34,800 and $75,250.
Median $48,920
P10: $31,120P25: $34,800P75: $75,250P90: $99,850
10th
$31,120
25th
$34,800
Median
$48,920
75th
$75,250
90th
$99,850
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$31,120
$14.96
$2,593
25th Percentile
$34,800
$16.73
$2,900
Median (50th)
$48,920
$23.52
$4,076
75th Percentile
$75,250
$36.18
$6,270
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$99,850
$48.00
$8,320
Note: The mean (average) salary of $58,520 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Bartenders in Maine is $48,920 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $58,520.
What is the salary range for a Bartenders in Maine?
Salaries for Bartenders in Maine range from $31,120 at the 10th percentile to $99,850 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $34,800 and $75,250.
What is the starting salary for a Bartenders in Maine?
Entry-level Bartenders positions in Maine typically start around $31,120 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $34,800 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Bartenders in Maine?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 3,230 people are employed as Bartenders in Maine.
What is the hourly rate for a Bartenders in Maine?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Bartenders in Maine is approximately $23.52 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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