Bartenders Salary in North Carolina
Bartenders in North Carolina earn a median of $36,470 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,470
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($34,340)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 20,070
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $16,180; the top 10% earn over $74,450. Nationally the range is $20,110 to $73,770.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Waiters and Waitresses$32,150 median in North Carolina
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$31,460 median in North Carolina
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$28,320 median in North Carolina
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$27,560 median in North Carolina
- Stockers and Order Fillers$35,950 median in North Carolina
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,570 median in North Carolina
Bartenders pay in North Carolina
How much do bartenders make in North Carolina?
The median is $36,470 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $16,180 and the top 10% earn over $74,450. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for bartenders?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 51 (+6% vs. the national median of $34,340). Living costs are not included.