Bartenders Salary in Nevada
In Nevada, bartenders earn a median $27,460 a year, well below the national median of $34,340 (−20%); the state ranks 38th of 51 states by median. That is 42% less than the median across all occupations in Nevada ($47,660). Among neighbouring states, Arizona, Oregon, California and Utah pay more (up to $45,070 in Arizona) and Idaho pays less (down to $27,240 in Idaho). Nevada employs 16,830 bartenders, 10.8 per 1,000 jobs, the 14th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 2.23 means the occupation is more concentrated in Nevada than nationally.
Nevada vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Nevada | Hourly | $12.00 | $12.12 | $13.20 | $20.51 | $22.72 | $17.41 | 16,830 | 10.85 | 2.23 |
| Annual | $24,960 | $25,210 | $27,460 | $42,660 | $47,250 | $36,210 | ||||
| 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
- 38th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 14th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 2.23
- Jobs per 1,000
- 10.85
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Nevada'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 Nevada
3 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Nevada 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $16.23 | $33,750 | $24,960 | $47,540 | 13,730 | 12.08 | 2.48 |
| Carson City, NV | $12.62 | $26,250 | $24,960 | $32,960 | 240 | 7.55 | 1.55 |
| Reno, NV | $12.39 | $25,770 | $24,960 | $35,450 | 1,960 | 7.12 | 1.46 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $12.40 | $25,800 | $24,960 | $33,970 | 900 | 9.98 | 2.05 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $13.20 | $27,460 | 16,830 | 2.23 |
| Arizona | $21.67 | $45,070 | 14,840 | 0.94 |
| California | $17.41 | $36,220 | 71,470 | 0.81 |
| Idaho | $13.10 | $27,240 | 3,430 | 0.82 |
| Oregon | $18.70 | $38,900 | 11,950 | 1.25 |
| Utah | $15.46 | $32,150 | 3,350 | 0.40 |
See the national page for Bartenders (every state ranked) and the Nevada 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 Nevada 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.