How much does a bartender make in Virginia?
$47,070a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in Virginia. That is $22.63 an hour or $3,923 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.63
- Vs. national median
- +37%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,890Median: $47,070Highest 10%: $90,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,890 | $13.41 | |
| 25th | $34,640 | $16.65 | |
| Median | $47,070 | $22.63 | |
| 75th | $73,340 | $35.26 | |
| 90th | $90,400 | $43.46 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlottesville, VA | $48,210 |
| Washington, DC | $48,030 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $46,700 |
| Roanoke, VA | $46,530 |
| Richmond, VA | $46,070 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $44,940 |
| Staunton, VA | $44,620 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $44,350 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $43,070 |
| Winchester, VA | $41,640 |
| Kingsport, TN | $31,240 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bartenders.
| 3. Washington | $55,830 |
| 4. District of Columbia | $53,920 |
| 5. Maine | $48,920 |
| 6. Virginia | $47,070 |
| 7. Vermont | $45,450 |
| 8. Arizona | $45,070 |
| 9. New Jersey | $44,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $22.63 ($47,070 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $47,070 against $34,340 nationally, 37% more.
Where does Virginia rank for bartender pay?
Virginia ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays bartenders the most?
Charlottesville, VA, with a median of $48,210 a year.
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.