Bartenders Salary in Massachusetts
The median for bartenders in Massachusetts is $37,440 a year, somewhat above the national $34,340 (+9%); the state ranks 14th of 51 states by median. That is 41% less than the median across all occupations in Massachusetts ($63,590). Among neighbouring states, New York, Vermont and Connecticut pay more (up to $61,210 in New York) and Rhode Island and New Hampshire pay less (down to $28,800 in New Hampshire). Massachusetts employs 19,850 bartenders, 5.46 per 1,000 jobs, the 12th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.12 is close to the national share.
Massachusetts vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Massachusetts | Hourly | $15.33 | $16.44 | $18.00 | $23.80 | $34.07 | $21.69 | 19,850 | 5.46 | 1.12 |
| Annual | $31,890 | $34,200 | $37,440 | $49,500 | $70,870 | $45,120 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $9.67 | $13.17 | $16.51 | $22.87 | $35.47 | $19.61 | 756,390 | – | – |
| Annual | $20,110 | $27,400 | $34,340 | $47,570 | $73,770 | $40,790 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 14th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 12th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.12
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.46
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Massachusetts's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Massachusetts
7 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Massachusetts publish a row for bartenders, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Town, MA | $20.93 | $43,530 | $33,960 | $79,840 | 890 | 9.48 | 1.95 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $18.15 | $37,760 | $32,010 | $73,890 | 14,840 | 5.49 | 1.13 |
| Worcester, MA | $17.29 | $35,950 | $31,200 | $58,660 | 1,830 | 5.23 | 1.08 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $17.15 | $35,680 | $31,200 | $70,620 | 4,510 | 6.31 | 1.30 |
| Springfield, MA | $17.12 | $35,610 | $31,200 | $58,820 | 1,000 | 4.97 | 1.02 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $17.02 | $35,390 | $31,200 | $63,720 | 450 | 7.93 | 1.63 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $16.97 | $35,300 | $31,200 | $65,180 | 480 | 7.25 | 1.49 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $18.77 | $39,040 | $32,430 | $61,550 | 380 | 9.17 | 1.89 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $18.00 | $37,440 | 19,850 | 1.12 |
| Connecticut | $18.64 | $38,780 | 7,680 | 0.93 |
| New Hampshire | $13.85 | $28,800 | 3,840 | 1.16 |
| New York | $29.43 | $61,210 | 43,130 | 0.92 |
| Rhode Island | $17.51 | $36,410 | 3,170 | 1.30 |
| Vermont | $21.85 | $45,450 | 2,080 | 1.40 |
See the national page for Bartenders (every state ranked) and the Massachusetts wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Massachusetts estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.