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
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 |
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.