Bartenders Salary in California

Median Salary

$36,220

per year

Hourly Rate

$17.41

per hour

Employment

71,470

in California

vs. National Avg

+5.5%

National: $34,340

📊 Compared to the national median of $34,340, California pays 5.5% MORE for Bartenders positions.

Purchasing Power

$32,719

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

110.7

11% above national avg

Rent/Income

75%

Unaffordable

Salary Distribution in California

10th

$34,320

25th

$34,660

Median

$36,220

75th

$40,990

90th

$75,130

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).