Bartenders Salary in Colorado
Bartenders in Colorado earn a median of $38,170 a year, +11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $38,170
- vs. U.S. median
- +11% ($34,340)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,000
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,800; the top 10% earn over $94,880. Nationally the range is $20,110 to $73,770.
States ranked near Colorado
Similar jobs in Colorado
- Waiters and Waitresses$44,860 median in Colorado
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$38,900 median in Colorado
- Gambling Dealers$30,800 median in Colorado
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$36,340 median in Colorado
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$36,790 median in Colorado
- Stockers and Order Fillers$42,350 median in Colorado
Bartenders pay in Colorado
How much do bartenders make in Colorado?
The median is $38,170 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,800 and the top 10% earn over $94,880. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for bartenders?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 51 (+11% vs. the national median of $34,340). Living costs are not included.