Bartenders Salary in Virginia
Bartenders in Virginia earn a median of $47,070 a year, +37% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,070
- vs. U.S. median
- +37% ($34,340)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,370
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,890; the top 10% earn over $90,400. Nationally the range is $20,110 to $73,770.
States ranked near Virginia
Similar jobs in Virginia
- Waiters and Waitresses$44,760 median in Virginia
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$35,090 median in Virginia
- Gambling Dealers$26,170 median in Virginia
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$30,490 median in Virginia
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$32,410 median in Virginia
- Stockers and Order Fillers$36,380 median in Virginia
Bartenders pay in Virginia
How much do bartenders make in Virginia?
The median is $47,070 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,890 and the top 10% earn over $90,400. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for bartenders?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 51 (+37% vs. the national median of $34,340). Living costs are not included.