Bartenders salary
in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Middle 50%
- $22,630–$60,250
- vs U.S. median
- +9%
- Metro rank
- #91 of 453
Bartenders in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro earn a median of $37,390 a year, based on BLS estimates for 5,660 jobs (May 2025). That is 9% above the U.S. median of $34,340 and 3% above the NC statewide median of $36,470. It ranks #91 of 453 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE5,660 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Bartenders pay in other NC metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Wilmington, NC | $37,890 |
| Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $37,720 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC | $37,700 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $37,110 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $36,120 |
| Asheville, NC | $35,380 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $34,920 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $34,880 |
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Questions
What is the average Bartenders salary in Charlotte?
The BLS median is $37,390 a year (May 2025). Half of the 5,660 jobs pay between $22,630 and $60,250. The 10th percentile is $17,300 and the 90th is $78,780.
Is Charlotte a high-paying metro for Bartenders?
That is 9% above the U.S. median of $34,340 and 3% above the NC statewide median of $36,470. It ranks #91 of 453 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Bartenders make an hour in Charlotte?
About $17.98 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $37,390 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $10.88–$28.97 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.