How much does a bartender make in Medford?
$40,190a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in the Medford, OR metro area. That is $19.32 an hour or $3,349 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.32
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,060Median: $40,190Highest 10%: $63,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,060 | $14.93 | |
| 25th | $32,250 | $15.50 | |
| Median | $40,190 | $19.32 | |
| 75th | $54,410 | $26.16 | |
| 90th | $63,520 | $30.54 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for bartenders.
| Portland, OR | $45,590 |
| Bend, OR | $42,670 |
| Corvallis, OR | $41,840 |
| Eugene, OR | $39,580 |
| Salem, OR | $38,410 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $36,920 |
| Albany, OR | $34,790 |
Related jobs in Medford
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $64,700 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $50,440 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $45,230 |
| Cook | $42,450 |
| Cook | $38,430 |
| Cook | $38,010 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $35,850 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,440 |
| Dishwasher | $35,340 |
| Food Server | $34,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Medford?
The median hourly pay in the Medford, OR metro area is $19.32 ($40,190 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Medford than the national average?
Yes: $40,190 against $34,340 nationally, 17% more.
How does Medford compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $38,900, so Medford pays 3% more.
Where does Medford rank for bartender pay?
53 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a bartender make starting out in Medford?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,520 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.