Bartenders — Job Outlook
Employment projections for 2024–2034 from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Projected Growth
+5.9%
2024–2034
Annual Openings
129,600
projected per year
Outlook Rating
As fast as averageWhat This Means
Employment of bartenders is projected to grow +5.9% from 2024 to 2034. This is about as fast as the average for all occupations.
About 129,600 openings are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force.
The median annual wage for this occupation was $33,530 as of the latest data. About 745,610 people were employed in this role.
Typical Entry-Level Education
High School Diploma