Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Bartender jobs in Fresno, CA

1,270 bartenders employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $16.50/hour ($34,320/year) median · roughly in line with the national median.

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The median bartender salary in Fresno, CA is $16.50/hour ($34,320/year), with a typical range of $34,320 to $39,080 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Bartender pay in Fresno, CA

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $34,320 $34,320 $39,080
25th$34,320 Median$34,320 75th$39,080 vs USroughly in line with the national median

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

What is a Bartender salary in Fresno?

The median bartender salary in Fresno, CA is $16.50/hour ($34,320/year), with a typical range of $34,320 to $39,080 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 1,270 bartenders employed in the Fresno metro area.

Bartender pay bands in Fresno 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.

Lead Bartender

Typical lead band in Fresno
Example (illustrative)
Location
Fresno, CA
Typical pay range
$29,686–$40,840
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 Fresno
Example (illustrative)
Location
Fresno, CA
Typical pay range
$28,657–$39,605
Common on
Ashby

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

Mid Level Bartender

Typical mid level band in Fresno
Example (illustrative)
Location
Fresno, CA
Typical pay range
$30,716–$43,311
Common on
Workday

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

Mid Level Bartender

Typical mid level band in Fresno
Example (illustrative)
Location
Fresno, CA
Typical pay range
$31,231–$43,311
Common on
iCIMS

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

Mid Level Bartender

Typical mid level band in Fresno
Example (illustrative)
Location
Fresno, CA
Typical pay range
$30,201–$38,369
Common on
Lever

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

Bartender Career Ladder — Fresno Metro

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

  1. Entry Bartender0–2 yrs$24,710
  2. Mid Bartender2–5 yrs$32,604
  3. Senior Bartender5–8 yrs$41,184
  4. Staff Bartender8–12 yrs$49,764
  5. Lead Bartender12+ yrs$58,344

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

Employers in the Bartender hiring market in Fresno

  • 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 Fresno post Bartender jobs

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

Bartender in Fresno, CA — Common Questions

How much does a Bartender earn in Fresno, CA?
Median $16.50/hour ($34,320/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $34,320–$39,080. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Bartender jobs are there in Fresno?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 1,270 Bartender roles employed in the Fresno metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Fresno 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 Fresno and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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