How much does a bartender make in Salem?
$38,410a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $18.47 an hour or $3,201 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.47
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 63 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 1,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,130Median: $38,410Highest 10%: $65,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,130 | $14.97 | |
| 25th | $32,150 | $15.46 | |
| Median | $38,410 | $18.47 | |
| 75th | $55,950 | $26.90 | |
| 90th | $65,050 | $31.27 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for bartenders.
| Portland, OR | $45,590 |
| Bend, OR | $42,670 |
| Corvallis, OR | $41,840 |
| Medford, OR | $40,190 |
| Eugene, OR | $39,580 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $36,920 |
| Albany, OR | $34,790 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $63,750 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $48,720 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $45,660 |
| Cook | $44,690 |
| Cook | $39,170 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $37,300 |
| Host and Hostess | $36,780 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $35,250 |
| Dishwasher | $35,070 |
| Cook | $34,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $18.47 ($38,410 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $38,410 against $34,340 nationally, 12% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $38,900, so Salem pays 1% less.
Where does Salem rank for bartender pay?
63 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a bartender make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,050 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.