How much does a bartender make in New Jersey?
$44,020a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in New Jersey. That is $21.16 an hour or $3,668 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.16
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 16,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,220Median: $44,020Highest 10%: $80,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $35,330 | $16.99 | |
| Median | $44,020 | $21.16 | |
| 75th | $58,310 | $28.03 | |
| 90th | $80,480 | $38.69 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $61,220 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $39,300 |
| Trenton, NJ | $38,800 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $36,040 |
| Vineland, NJ | $35,590 |
| Allentown, PA | $32,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bartenders.
| 6. Virginia | $47,070 |
| 7. Vermont | $45,450 |
| 8. Arizona | $45,070 |
| 9. New Jersey | $44,020 |
| 10. Oregon | $38,900 |
| 11. Connecticut | $38,780 |
| 12. Colorado | $38,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $21.16 ($44,020 a year).
Do bartenders make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $44,020 against $34,340 nationally, 28% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for bartender pay?
New Jersey ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays bartenders the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $61,220 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.