Bartenders Salary in Alaska
Bartenders in Alaska earn a median of $30,460 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $30,460
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($34,340)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,280
Pay range in Alaska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $24,880; the top 10% earn over $61,550. Nationally the range is $20,110 to $73,770.
States ranked near Alaska
Similar jobs in Alaska
- Waiters and Waitresses$26,310 median in Alaska
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$38,090 median in Alaska
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$30,210 median in Alaska
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$27,040 median in Alaska
- Stockers and Order Fillers$40,310 median in Alaska
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$33,280 median in Alaska
Bartenders pay in Alaska
How much do bartenders make in Alaska?
The median is $30,460 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $24,880 and the top 10% earn over $61,550. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alaska a good state for bartenders?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 51 (−11% vs. the national median of $34,340). Living costs are not included.