North Carolina

Bartenders Salary in North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$41,200
+1.0% vs national
Hourly Wage
$19.81
 
10th Percentile
$16,180
Entry level
90th Percentile
$74,450
Senior level
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Salary Range

Bartenders in North Carolina earn between $16,180 and $74,450, with a mean of $41,200. The national average for this role is $40,788.

$41,200 mean
10th Percentile$16,18090th Percentile$74,450

How North Carolina Compares

LocationMean Salary
North Carolina$41,200
National Average$40,788
Hawaii$76,740
New York$61,670
Washington$60,010
District of Columbia$59,210
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. North Carolina. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.