How much does a bartender make in Colorado?
$38,170a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in Colorado. That is $18.35 an hour or $3,181 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.35
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,800Median: $38,170Highest 10%: $94,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,800 | $14.81 | |
| 25th | $32,430 | $15.59 | |
| Median | $38,170 | $18.35 | |
| 75th | $62,640 | $30.12 | |
| 90th | $94,880 | $45.62 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fort Collins, CO | $46,290 |
| Boulder, CO | $42,520 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $37,700 |
| Greeley, CO | $37,680 |
| Pueblo, CO | $37,630 |
| Denver, CO | $37,180 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $36,180 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bartenders.
| 9. New Jersey | $44,020 |
| 10. Oregon | $38,900 |
| 11. Connecticut | $38,780 |
| 12. Colorado | $38,170 |
| 13. Maryland | $37,580 |
| 14. Massachusetts | $37,440 |
| 15. New Mexico | $36,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $18.35 ($38,170 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $38,170 against $34,340 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Colorado rank for bartender pay?
Colorado ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays bartenders the most?
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO, with a median of $46,290 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.