How much does a bartender make in North Carolina?
$36,470a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in North Carolina. That is $17.53 an hour or $3,039 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.53
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 20,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $16,180Median: $36,470Highest 10%: $74,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16,180 | $7.78 | |
| 25th | $21,740 | $10.45 | |
| Median | $36,470 | $17.53 | |
| 75th | $57,010 | $27.41 | |
| 90th | $74,450 | $35.79 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $46,700 |
| Wilmington, NC | $37,890 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $37,700 |
| Charlotte, NC | $37,390 |
| Durham, NC | $37,110 |
| Raleigh, NC | $36,120 |
| Asheville, NC | $35,380 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $34,920 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $34,880 |
| Greensboro, NC | $34,550 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $33,800 |
| Hickory, NC | $31,860 |
| Burlington, NC | $31,170 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $31,000 |
| Greenville, NC | $30,190 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $27,740 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bartenders.
| 15. New Mexico | $36,980 |
| 16. Delaware | $36,840 |
| 17. Michigan | $36,780 |
| 18. North Carolina | $36,470 |
| 19. Rhode Island | $36,410 |
| 20. California | $36,220 |
| 21. Florida | $35,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $17.53 ($36,470 a year).
Do bartenders make more in North Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $36,470 against $34,340 nationally, 6% more.
Where does North Carolina rank for bartender pay?
North Carolina ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays bartenders the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $46,700 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.