How much does a bartender make in West Virginia?
$29,630a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in West Virginia. That is $14.25 an hour or $2,469 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.25
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $19,900Median: $29,630Highest 10%: $64,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19,900 | $9.57 | |
| 25th | $23,290 | $11.20 | |
| Median | $29,630 | $14.25 | |
| 75th | $45,850 | $22.04 | |
| 90th | $64,280 | $30.90 |
Cities in West Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $48,030 |
| Winchester, VA | $41,640 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $33,620 |
| Charleston, WV | $30,900 |
| Morgantown, WV | $30,310 |
| Weirton, WV | $30,010 |
| Huntington, WV | $29,280 |
| Parkersburg, WV | $29,100 |
| Beckley, WV | $29,060 |
| Wheeling, WV | $28,530 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bartenders.
| 25. Alaska | $30,460 |
| 26. Nebraska | $30,180 |
| 27. Missouri | $30,090 |
| 28. West Virginia | $29,630 |
| 29. South Dakota | $29,400 |
| 30. North Dakota | $29,040 |
| 31. New Hampshire | $28,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in West Virginia?
The median hourly pay in West Virginia is $14.25 ($29,630 a year).
Do bartenders make more in West Virginia than the national average?
No: $29,630 against $34,340 nationally, 14% less.
Where does West Virginia rank for bartender pay?
West Virginia ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in West Virginia pays bartenders the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $48,030 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.