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How much does a bartender make in Arizona?

$45,070a year

Median yearly pay for bartenders in Arizona. That is $21.67 an hour or $3,756 a month.

Hourly
$21.67
Vs. national median
+31%
Rank among states
8 of 51
Jobs in the state
14,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,650Median: $45,070Highest 10%: $86,720
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,650$14.74
25th$33,520$16.12
Median$45,070$21.67
75th$73,320$35.25
90th$86,720$41.69

Cities in Arizona

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Phoenix, AZ$46,940
Prescott Valley, AZ$42,340
Yuma, AZ$42,210
Tucson, AZ$36,450
Flagstaff, AZ$36,270
Lake Havasu City, AZ$35,960
Sierra Vista, AZ$35,790
Salaries for every job in Arizona

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for bartenders.

5. Maine$48,920
6. Virginia$47,070
7. Vermont$45,450
8. Arizona$45,070
9. New Jersey$44,020
10. Oregon$38,900
11. Connecticut$38,780
Bartender salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a bartender make an hour in Arizona?

The median hourly pay in Arizona is $21.67 ($45,070 a year).

Do bartenders make more in Arizona than the national average?

Yes: $45,070 against $34,340 nationally, 31% more.

Where does Arizona rank for bartender pay?

Arizona ranks 8 of 51 states.

Which city in Arizona pays bartenders the most?

Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $46,940 a year.

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.