The salary statistics and trend of bartenders in the industry of general merchandise 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 | $18,530 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $19,750 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $22,270 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $25,060 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $30,190 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for bartenders in the industry of general merchandise 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 $30,190. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $22,270. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent bartenders is $18,530.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of bartenders in the industry of General Merchandise Stores from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $22,270 | -8.08% | 17.60% |
| 2016 | $24,070 | 0.66% | - |
| 2015 | $23,910 | 18.11% | - |
| 2014 | $19,580 | 5.31% | - |
| 2013 | $18,540 | 1.02% | - |
| 2012 | $18,350 | - | - |
The average salaries of bartenders in six 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.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Other General Merchandise Stores | |
| General Merchandise Stores | |
| Department Stores | |
| Grocery Stores | |
| Specialty Food Stores | |
| Miscellaneous Store Retailers | |
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