Bartenders Salary in Massachusetts
Bartenders in Massachusetts earn a median of $37,440 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,440
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($34,340)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 19,850
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,890; the top 10% earn over $70,870. Nationally the range is $20,110 to $73,770.
States ranked near Massachusetts
Similar jobs in Massachusetts
- Waiters and Waitresses$38,460 median in Massachusetts
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$36,750 median in Massachusetts
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$34,960 median in Massachusetts
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$35,380 median in Massachusetts
- Stockers and Order Fillers$37,540 median in Massachusetts
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$35,850 median in Massachusetts
Bartenders pay in Massachusetts
How much do bartenders make in Massachusetts?
The median is $37,440 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,890 and the top 10% earn over $70,870. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for bartenders?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 51 (+9% vs. the national median of $34,340). Living costs are not included.