Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Bartender jobs in Riverside, CA

6,360 bartenders employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $16.75/hour ($34,840/year) median · roughly in line with the national median.

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The median bartender salary in Riverside, CA is $16.75/hour ($34,840/year), with a typical range of $34,320 to $36,570 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Bartender pay in Riverside, CA

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $34,320 $34,840 $36,570
25th$34,320 Median$34,840 75th$36,570 vs USroughly in line with the national median

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

What is a Bartender salary in Riverside?

The median bartender salary in Riverside, CA is $16.75/hour ($34,840/year), with a typical range of $34,320 to $36,570 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 6,360 bartenders employed in the Riverside metro area.

Bartender pay bands in Riverside 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.

Mid Level Bartender

Typical mid level band in Riverside
Example (illustrative)
Location
Riverside, CA
Typical pay range
$29,091–$41,459
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 Riverside
Example (illustrative)
Location
Riverside, CA
Typical pay range
$30,136–$40,832
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 Riverside
Example (illustrative)
Location
Riverside, CA
Typical pay range
$29,091–$38,324
Common on
Ashby

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 Riverside
Example (illustrative)
Location
Riverside, CA
Typical pay range
$33,272–$43,968
Common on
iCIMS

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 Riverside
Example (illustrative)
Location
Riverside, CA
Typical pay range
$29,614–$40,832
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 — Riverside Metro

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

  1. Entry Bartender0–2 yrs$25,084
  2. Mid Bartender2–5 yrs$33,098
  3. Senior Bartender5–8 yrs$41,808
  4. Staff Bartender8–12 yrs$50,518
  5. Lead Bartender12+ yrs$59,228

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

Employers in the Bartender hiring market in Riverside

  • 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 Riverside post Bartender jobs

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

Bartender in Riverside, CA — Common Questions

How much does a Bartender earn in Riverside, CA?
Median $16.75/hour ($34,840/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $34,320–$36,570. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Bartender jobs are there in Riverside?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 6,360 Bartender roles employed in the Riverside metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Riverside 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 Riverside and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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