How much does a bartender make in Delaware?
$36,840a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in Delaware. That is $17.71 an hour or $3,070 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.71
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $36,840Highest 10%: $60,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $36,840 | $17.71 | |
| 75th | $48,040 | $23.10 | |
| 90th | $60,420 | $29.05 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $36,040 |
| Dover, DE | $35,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bartenders.
| 13. Maryland | $37,580 |
| 14. Massachusetts | $37,440 |
| 15. New Mexico | $36,980 |
| 16. Delaware | $36,840 |
| 17. Michigan | $36,780 |
| 18. North Carolina | $36,470 |
| 19. Rhode Island | $36,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $17.71 ($36,840 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Delaware than the national average?
Yes: $36,840 against $34,340 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Delaware rank for bartender pay?
Delaware ranks 16 of 51 states.
Which city in Delaware pays bartenders the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $36,040 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.