How much does a bartender make in Pennsylvania?
$28,420a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in Pennsylvania. That is $13.66 an hour or $2,368 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.66
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 37,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $17,460Median: $28,420Highest 10%: $62,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17,460 | $8.39 | |
| 25th | $21,270 | $10.23 | |
| Median | $28,420 | $13.66 | |
| 75th | $45,530 | $21.89 | |
| 90th | $62,830 | $30.21 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $36,040 |
| Allentown, PA | $32,220 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $29,750 |
| York, PA | $28,810 |
| Lancaster, PA | $28,280 |
| Reading, PA | $28,260 |
| State College, PA | $28,100 |
| Scranton, PA | $28,010 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $27,520 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $26,400 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $26,390 |
| Lebanon, PA | $26,090 |
| Williamsport, PA | $25,910 |
| Erie, PA | $22,730 |
| Altoona, PA | $22,460 |
| Johnstown, PA | $21,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bartenders.
| 30. North Dakota | $29,040 |
| 31. New Hampshire | $28,800 |
| 32. Kentucky | $28,780 |
| 33. Pennsylvania | $28,420 |
| 34. Mississippi | $28,320 |
| 35. Alabama | $27,980 |
| 36. Kansas | $27,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $13.66 ($28,420 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $28,420 against $34,340 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for bartender pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania 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.