How much does a bartender make in Richmond?
$46,070a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $22.15 an hour or $3,839 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.15
- Vs. national median
- +34%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 2,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,670Median: $46,070Highest 10%: $79,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,670 | $13.30 | |
| 25th | $33,910 | $16.30 | |
| Median | $46,070 | $22.15 | |
| 75th | $70,210 | $33.75 | |
| 90th | $79,320 | $38.13 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for bartenders.
| Charlottesville, VA | $48,210 |
| Washington, DC | $48,030 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $46,700 |
| Roanoke, VA | $46,530 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $44,940 |
| Staunton, VA | $44,620 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $44,350 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $43,070 |
| Winchester, VA | $41,640 |
| Kingsport, TN | $31,240 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $59,730 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $45,580 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $38,470 |
| Cook | $37,140 |
| Cook | $37,080 |
| Cook | $35,540 |
| Food Server | $34,960 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $33,980 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $33,650 |
| Dishwasher | $31,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $22.15 ($46,070 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Richmond than the national average?
Yes: $46,070 against $34,340 nationally, 34% more.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $47,070, so Richmond pays 2% less.
Where does Richmond rank for bartender pay?
30 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a bartender make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,320 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.