How much does a bartender make in Albany?
$34,790a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in the Albany, OR metro area. That is $16.73 an hour or $2,899 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.73
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 135 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,100Median: $34,790Highest 10%: $63,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,100 | $14.95 | |
| 25th | $31,900 | $15.34 | |
| Median | $34,790 | $16.73 | |
| 75th | $47,160 | $22.67 | |
| 90th | $63,650 | $30.60 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for bartenders.
| Portland, OR | $45,590 |
| Bend, OR | $42,670 |
| Corvallis, OR | $41,840 |
| Medford, OR | $40,190 |
| Eugene, OR | $39,580 |
| Salem, OR | $38,410 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $36,920 |
Related jobs in Albany
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Waiter and Waitress | $47,440 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $44,330 |
| Cook | $40,000 |
| Cook | $38,780 |
| Host and Hostess | $36,320 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,860 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $35,130 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $34,330 |
| Dishwasher | $33,960 |
| Food Server | $33,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany, OR metro area is $16.73 ($34,790 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $34,790 against $34,340 nationally, 1% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $38,900, so Albany pays 11% less.
Where does Albany rank for bartender pay?
135 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a bartender make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,650 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.