State-by-State Analysis
Best States for Bartenders
Compare salaries, employment, and opportunities across all 50 states
Hawaii
Top State
$52,229
Avg Salary
342,730
Total Jobs
$34k
Salary Range
State Rankings by Salary
Raw salary data without cost-of-living adjustments
Data organized by SOC code 35-3011. Learn about SOC codes
| $76,740 | $76,740 | $37 | 3,540 | |
| $61,670 | $61,670 | $30 | 43,130 | |
SOC: 53 | $60,010 | $60,010 | $29 | 16,800 |
| $59,210 | $59,210 | $28 | 5,760 | |
| $58,520 | $58,520 | $28 | 3,230 | |
| Find Maine Jobs | ||||
SOC: 78 | $57,820 | $57,820 | $28 | 490 |
| $54,200 | $54,200 | $26 | 13,370 | |
| $54,030 | $54,030 | $26 | 14,840 | |
| $51,780 | $51,780 | $25 | 2,080 | |
SOC: 34 | $51,440 | $51,440 | $25 | 16,260 |
| Find New Jersey Jobs | ||||
| $51,250 | $51,250 | $25 | 17,000 | |
SOC: 09 | $51,020 | $51,020 | $25 | 7,680 |
SOC: 44 | $46,090 | $46,090 | $22 | 3,170 |
| $46,080 | $46,080 | $22 | 11,950 | |
| $45,180 | $45,180 | $22 | 13,020 | |
| Find Maryland Jobs | ||||
SOC: 25 | $45,120 | $45,120 | $22 | 19,850 |
SOC: 06 | $44,780 | $44,780 | $22 | 71,470 |
| $44,470 | $44,470 | $21 | 21,100 | |
| $42,890 | $42,890 | $21 | 2,820 | |
| $42,280 | $42,280 | $20 | 55,170 | |
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Market Analysis & Insights
Top Markets
Hawaii leads in Bartenders salaries with $76,740 average compensation.
- High concentration of tech companies
- Strong job market demand
- Competitive benefit packages
Decision Factors
When choosing where to work as a Bartenders, consider both salary and cost of living. The raw salary data shows market rates before cost adjustments.
- Cost of living variations
- Job market competition
- Industry concentration
- Remote work policies
State rankings are based on nominalsalaries using 2026 Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Employment figures reflect full-time equivalent positions.
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