Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Bartender jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

1,810 bartenders employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $9.92/hour ($20,640/year) median · 40% below the national median.

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The median bartender salary in Baton Rouge, LA is $9.92/hour ($20,640/year), with a typical range of $16,190 to $28,640 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Bartender pay in Baton Rouge, LA

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Baton Rouge metro. Half of Bartenders earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $16,190 $20,640 $28,640
25th$16,190 Median$20,640 75th$28,640 vs US40% below the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Baton Rouge, LA metro area (SOC 35-3011, Bartender). Full Bartender salary guide →

What is a Bartender salary in Baton Rouge?

The median bartender salary in Baton Rouge, LA is $9.92/hour ($20,640/year), with a typical range of $16,190 to $28,640 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 1,810 bartenders employed in the Baton Rouge metro area.

Bartender pay bands in Baton Rouge by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Entry Level Bartender

Typical entry level band in Baton Rouge
Example (illustrative)
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range
$18,472–$26,047
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Bartender

Typical lead band in Baton Rouge
Example (illustrative)
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range
$19,092–$24,190
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Bartender

Typical staff band in Baton Rouge
Example (illustrative)
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range
$17,544–$22,704
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Bartender

Typical lead band in Baton Rouge
Example (illustrative)
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range
$17,853–$22,704
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Bartender

Typical staff band in Baton Rouge
Example (illustrative)
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range
$19,092–$25,304
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Bartender Career Ladder — Baton Rouge Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Baton Rouge’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Bartender0–2 yrs$14,860
  2. Mid Bartender2–5 yrs$19,608
  3. Senior Bartender5–8 yrs$24,768
  4. Staff Bartender8–12 yrs$29,928
  5. Lead Bartender12+ yrs$35,088

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 35-3011, Bartender).

Employers in the Bartender hiring market in Baton Rouge

  • Apex Staffing
  • NexGen Group
  • TechCorp Solutions
  • Talent Bridge
  • Summit Enterprises

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Baton Rouge post Bartender jobs

Employers in the Baton Rouge metro typically post Bartender roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Bartender in Baton Rouge, LA — Common Questions

How much does a Bartender earn in Baton Rouge, LA?
Median $9.92/hour ($20,640/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $16,190–$28,640. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Bartender jobs are there in Baton Rouge?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 1,810 Bartender roles employed in the Baton Rouge metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Baton Rouge employers use for Bartender?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Bartender jobs for me?
Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Bartender openings in Baton Rouge and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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