Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Bartender jobs in Jersey City, NJ

38,510 bartenders employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $61,220/year median · 78% above the national median.

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The median bartender salary in Jersey City, NJ is $61,220/year, with a typical range of $39,790 to $79,240 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Jersey City is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Median salary$61,220/yearBLS
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Bartender pay in Jersey City, NJ

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $39,790 $61,220 $79,240
25th$39,790 Median$61,220 75th$79,240 vs US78% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area (SOC 35-3011, Bartender). Jersey City is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Full Bartender salary guide →

What is a Bartender salary in Jersey City?

The median bartender salary in Jersey City, NJ is $61,220/year, with a typical range of $39,790 to $79,240 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 38,510 bartenders employed in the Jersey City metro area. Jersey City is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.

Bartender pay bands in Jersey City 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 Jersey City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Jersey City, NJ
Typical pay range
$51,118–$72,851
Common on
Lever

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

Entry Level Bartender

Typical entry level band in Jersey City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Jersey City, NJ
Typical pay range
$58,465–$77,259
Common on
Lever

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

Senior Bartender

Typical senior band in Jersey City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Jersey City, NJ
Typical pay range
$54,791–$67,342
Common on
Greenhouse

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

Entry Level Bartender

Typical entry level band in Jersey City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Jersey City, NJ
Typical pay range
$54,791–$77,259
Common on
iCIMS

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 Jersey City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Jersey City, NJ
Typical pay range
$53,873–$70,647
Common on
iCIMS

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

Bartender Career Ladder — Jersey City Metro

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

  1. Entry Bartender0–2 yrs$44,078
  2. Mid Bartender2–5 yrs$58,159
  3. Senior Bartender5–8 yrs$73,464
  4. Staff Bartender8–12 yrs$88,769
  5. Lead Bartender12+ yrs$104,074

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

Employers in the Bartender hiring market in Jersey City

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

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 Jersey City post Bartender jobs

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

Bartender in Jersey City, NJ — Common Questions

How much does a Bartender earn in Jersey City, NJ?
Median $61,220/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $39,790–$79,240. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Jersey City is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.
How many Bartender jobs are there in Jersey City?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 38,510 Bartender roles employed in the Jersey City metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Jersey City 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 Jersey City and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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