What are the main factors that influence a Bartender's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Bartender's salary?

A Bartender's salary grows with experience: a Back Bartender (0-1 years)earns $25,961, a Bartender (1-3 years)earns $28,745, a Sommelier (3-5 years)earns $59,124,

What are the highest paying states for a Bartender?

Bartender salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Bartender roles are District of Columbia $27,426, California $27,322, Massachusetts $26,958. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Bartender roles make?

Salaries for Bartender level roles vary by specialization: Lead Bartender: $86,422; Banquet Bartender: $28,895; Bartender - Casino: $28,413; Bartender/Server: $28,400; Bistro Bartender: $28,341.

Bartender Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Bartender make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Bartender in Rhode Island is $25,682 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $12.

However, a Bartender's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $32,367
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $22,670 to $29,181
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $19,927

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Bartender Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$29,181	$2,432	$561	$14
Average	$25,682	$2,140	$494	$12
25th Percentile	$22,670	$1,889	$436	$11

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Key Factors That Influence Bartender Salaries

A Bartender's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Bartender Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Bartenders. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $27,426.
California: $27,322.
Massachusetts: $26,958.

District of Columbia $27,426 California $27,322 Massachusetts $26,958 Washington $26,859 New Jersey $26,849 Alaska $26,814 Connecticut $26,472 New York $26,333

Hawaii $25,890 Rhode Island $25,682 Maryland $25,541 Minnesota $25,348 Colorado $25,273 Illinois $25,248 Oregon $25,154 Delaware $25,085

New Hampshire $25,041 Virginia $24,944 Pennsylvania $24,659 Nevada $24,515 North Dakota $24,468 Michigan $24,394 Wisconsin $24,367 Vermont $24,312

Texas $24,161 Maine $24,151 Arizona $24,136 Ohio $24,119 Georgia $23,891 Indiana $23,777 Wyoming $23,755 Utah $23,720

Iowa $23,705 Kansas $23,586 Louisiana $23,552 North Carolina $23,539 Missouri $23,534 Florida $23,438 Montana $23,386 Nebraska $23,336

Kentucky $23,309 South Carolina $23,210 Tennessee $23,148 Idaho $23,123 New Mexico $22,942 Oklahoma $22,903 Alabama $22,757 South Dakota $22,511

Arkansas $22,378 West Virginia $22,306 Mississippi $22,090

Top Paying Cities for Bartenders

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $26,103
Albion: $25,670
Ashaway: $26,202

Adamsville, RI $26,103 Albion, RI $25,670 Ashaway, RI $26,202 Barrington, RI $25,670 Block Island, RI $26,066 Bradford, RI $26,185 Bristol, RI $25,645 Carolina, RI $25,972

Charlestown, RI $25,999 Chepachet, RI $25,620 Clayville, RI $25,645 Coventry, RI $25,620 West Greenwich, RI $25,603 East Greenwich, RI $25,637 Exeter, RI $26,185 Fiskeville, RI $25,670

Forestdale, RI $25,645 Foster, RI $25,603 Glendale, RI $25,603 Greene, RI $25,890 Greenville, RI $25,670 Harmony, RI $25,662 Harrisville, RI $25,620 Hope, RI $25,670

Hope Valley, RI $26,202 Hopkinton, RI $26,210 Jamestown, RI $25,947 Kenyon, RI $26,177 Little Compton, RI $26,093 Manville, RI $25,670 Mapleville, RI $25,603 Newport, RI $25,952

Middletown, RI $26,061 North Kingstown, RI $25,595 North Scituate, RI $25,662 Oakland, RI $25,627 Pascoag, RI $25,613 Pawtucket, RI $25,670 Central Falls, RI $25,670 Cumberland, RI $25,670

Lincoln, RI $25,670 Portsmouth, RI $25,848 Prudence Island, RI $25,620 Rockville, RI $26,210 Saunderstown, RI $25,962 Shannock, RI $26,170 Slatersville, RI $25,645 Slocum, RI $25,962

Tiverton, RI $26,110 Wakefield, RI $25,935 Kingston, RI $25,940 Narragansett, RI $25,945 Peace Dale, RI $25,935 Warren, RI $25,662 Warwick, RI $25,670 Westerly, RI $26,217

West Kingston, RI $25,954 West Warwick, RI $25,670 Wood River Junction, RI $26,185 Woonsocket, RI $25,645 North Smithfield, RI $25,662 Wyoming, RI $26,177 Providence, RI $25,670 Cranston, RI $25,670

North Providence, RI $25,670 East Providence, RI $25,670 Riverside, RI $25,670 Rumford, RI $25,670 Smithfield, RI $25,670 Johnston, RI $25,670

Bartender Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Bartender's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$22,670

Average $25,682/year

$29,181

$1,889

Average $2,140/month

$2,432

$436

Average $494/week

$561

$11

Average $12/hour

$14

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$29,181	$2,432	$561	$14
Average	$25,682	$2,140	$494	$12
25th Percentile	$22,670	$1,889	$436	$11

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