How much does a bartender make in Bend?
$42,670a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in the Bend, OR metro area. That is $20.51 an hour or $3,556 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.51
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 44 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,720Median: $42,670Highest 10%: $66,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,720 | $15.25 | |
| 25th | $34,360 | $16.52 | |
| Median | $42,670 | $20.51 | |
| 75th | $59,240 | $28.48 | |
| 90th | $66,340 | $31.89 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for bartenders.
| Portland, OR | $45,590 |
| Corvallis, OR | $41,840 |
| Medford, OR | $40,190 |
| Eugene, OR | $39,580 |
| Salem, OR | $38,410 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $36,920 |
| Albany, OR | $34,790 |
Related jobs in Bend
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $62,110 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $50,480 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $48,050 |
| Cook | $45,350 |
| Cook | $44,540 |
| Host and Hostess | $40,090 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $38,010 |
| Food Server | $37,790 |
| Dishwasher | $36,400 |
| Cook | $35,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Bend?
The median hourly pay in the Bend, OR metro area is $20.51 ($42,670 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Bend than the national average?
Yes: $42,670 against $34,340 nationally, 24% more.
How does Bend compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $38,900, so Bend pays 10% more.
Where does Bend rank for bartender pay?
44 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a bartender make starting out in Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,340 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.