The salary statistics and trend of bartenders in the industry of food and beverage stores are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare bartenders salaries in different industries within the retail trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $17,430 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $18,770 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $20,060 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $24,540 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $32,050 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for bartenders in the industry of food and beverage stores. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) bartenders is $32,050. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $20,060. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent bartenders is $17,430.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of bartenders in the industry of Food and Beverage Stores from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $20,060 | -6.78% | -4.59% |
| 2016 | $21,420 | 7.94% | - |
| 2015 | $19,720 | 5.32% | - |
| 2014 | $18,670 | -10.82% | - |
| 2013 | $20,690 | -1.40% | - |
| 2012 | $20,980 | - | - |
The average salaries of bartenders in 14 industries within the retail trade sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of bartenders in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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