How much does a bartender make in Portland?
$45,590a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $21.92 an hour or $3,799 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.92
- Vs. national median
- +33%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 6,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,470Median: $45,590Highest 10%: $73,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,470 | $16.09 | |
| 25th | $34,630 | $16.65 | |
| Median | $45,590 | $21.92 | |
| 75th | $60,350 | $29.01 | |
| 90th | $73,600 | $35.38 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for bartenders.
| Bend, OR | $42,670 |
| Corvallis, OR | $41,840 |
| Medford, OR | $40,190 |
| Eugene, OR | $39,580 |
| Salem, OR | $38,410 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $36,920 |
| Albany, OR | $34,790 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $65,690 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $54,780 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $48,900 |
| Cook | $45,800 |
| Cook | $45,200 |
| Cook | $44,340 |
| Host and Hostess | $43,410 |
| Cook | $38,810 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $38,730 |
| Cook | $38,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $21.92 ($45,590 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $45,590 against $34,340 nationally, 33% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $38,900, so Portland pays 17% more.
Where does Portland rank for bartender pay?
32 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a bartender make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,600 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.