How much does a bartender make in Boulder?
$42,520a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in the Boulder, CO metro area. That is $20.44 an hour or $3,543 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.44
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 45 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,190Median: $42,520Highest 10%: $92,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,190 | $15.96 | |
| 25th | $35,030 | $16.84 | |
| Median | $42,520 | $20.44 | |
| 75th | $63,720 | $30.63 | |
| 90th | $92,040 | $44.25 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for bartenders.
| Fort Collins, CO | $46,290 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $37,700 |
| Greeley, CO | $37,680 |
| Pueblo, CO | $37,630 |
| Denver, CO | $37,180 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $36,180 |
Related jobs in Boulder
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $61,740 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $52,020 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $49,870 |
| Cook | $48,020 |
| Cook | $42,220 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $39,690 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $39,270 |
| Food Server | $38,930 |
| Host and Hostess | $38,220 |
| Dishwasher | $37,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Boulder?
The median hourly pay in the Boulder, CO metro area is $20.44 ($42,520 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Boulder than the national average?
Yes: $42,520 against $34,340 nationally, 24% more.
How does Boulder compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $38,170, so Boulder pays 11% more.
Where does Boulder rank for bartender pay?
45 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a bartender make starting out in Boulder?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,040 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.