Bartenders Salary in Pennsylvania
Bartenders in Pennsylvania earn a median of $28,420 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $28,420
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($34,340)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 37,490
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $17,460; the top 10% earn over $62,830. Nationally the range is $20,110 to $73,770.
States ranked near Pennsylvania
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- Waiters and Waitresses$34,690 median in Pennsylvania
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$33,300 median in Pennsylvania
- Gambling Dealers$48,230 median in Pennsylvania
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$29,170 median in Pennsylvania
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$29,310 median in Pennsylvania
- Stockers and Order Fillers$36,640 median in Pennsylvania
Bartenders pay in Pennsylvania
How much do bartenders make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $28,420 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $17,460 and the top 10% earn over $62,830. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for bartenders?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 51 (−17% vs. the national median of $34,340). Living costs are not included.