How much does a bartender make in Tucson?
$36,450a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $17.52 an hour or $3,038 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.52
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 95 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 1,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,580Median: $36,450Highest 10%: $81,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,580 | $14.70 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $36,450 | $17.52 | |
| 75th | $61,600 | $29.62 | |
| 90th | $81,590 | $39.23 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for bartenders.
| Phoenix, AZ | $46,940 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $42,340 |
| Yuma, AZ | $42,210 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $36,270 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $35,960 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $35,790 |
Related jobs in Tucson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $49,990 |
| Cook | $38,800 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $38,200 |
| Cook | $37,620 |
| Cook | $37,500 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $36,490 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $36,090 |
| Cook | $36,080 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,260 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $34,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $17.52 ($36,450 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Tucson than the national average?
Yes: $36,450 against $34,340 nationally, 6% more.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $45,070, so Tucson pays 19% less.
Where does Tucson rank for bartender pay?
95 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a bartender make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,590 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.