How much does a bartender make in Portland?
$54,170a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $26.04 an hour or $4,514 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.04
- Vs. national median
- +58%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 1,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,020Median: $54,170Highest 10%: $103,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,020 | $15.39 | |
| 25th | $34,910 | $16.78 | |
| Median | $54,170 | $26.04 | |
| 75th | $76,850 | $36.95 | |
| 90th | $103,700 | $49.86 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for bartenders.
| Lewiston, ME | $45,040 |
| Bangor, ME | $43,880 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $57,380 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $49,880 |
| Cook | $47,000 |
| Cook | $46,560 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $44,070 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $39,170 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $37,260 |
| Food Server | $37,200 |
| Host and Hostess | $37,100 |
| Cook | $36,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $26.04 ($54,170 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $54,170 against $34,340 nationally, 58% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $48,920, so Portland pays 11% more.
Where does Portland rank for bartender pay?
8 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a bartender make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,700 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.