Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Bartender jobs in Raleigh, NC

3,070 bartenders employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $17.37/hour ($36,120/year) median · 5% above the national median.

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The median bartender salary in Raleigh, NC is $17.37/hour ($36,120/year), with a typical range of $22,310 to $59,460 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Metric	Value	Source
Median salary	$17.37/hour ($36,120/year)	BLS

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Bartender pay in Raleigh, NC

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

25th$22,310 Median$36,120 75th$59,460 vs US5% above the national median

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

What is a Bartender salary in Raleigh?

The median bartender salary in Raleigh, NC is $17.37/hour ($36,120/year), with a typical range of $22,310 to $59,460 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 3,070 bartenders employed in the Raleigh metro area.

Bartender pay bands in Raleigh 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 Raleigh

Example (illustrative)

Location: Raleigh, NC
Typical pay range: $31,785–$39,732
Common on: Ashby

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 Raleigh

Example (illustrative)

Location: Raleigh, NC
Typical pay range: $33,952–$45,583
Common on: Ashby

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 Raleigh

Example (illustrative)

Location: Raleigh, NC
Typical pay range: $32,327–$43,632
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 Raleigh

Example (illustrative)

Location: Raleigh, NC
Typical pay range: $31,785–$39,732
Common on: Workday

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 Raleigh

Example (illustrative)

Location: Raleigh, NC
Typical pay range: $34,494–$41,032
Common on: Workday

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

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Bartender Career Ladder — Raleigh Metro

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

Entry Bartender0–2 yrs$26,006
Mid Bartender2–5 yrs$34,314
Senior Bartender5–8 yrs$43,344
Staff Bartender8–12 yrs$52,374
Lead Bartender12+ yrs$61,404

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

Employers in the Bartender hiring market in Raleigh

NexGen Group
TechCorp Solutions
Talent Bridge
Summit Enterprises
Apex Staffing

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 Raleigh post Bartender jobs

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

Greenhouse apply guide · Lever apply guide · Workday apply guide · Ashby apply guide · iCIMS apply guide

Bartender in Raleigh, NC — Common Questions

How much does a Bartender earn in Raleigh, NC?: Median $17.37/hour ($36,120/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $22,310–$59,460. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Bartender jobs are there in Raleigh?: BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 3,070 Bartender roles employed in the Raleigh metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Raleigh 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 Raleigh and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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