Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Bartender jobs in St. Louis, MO

8,340 bartenders employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $15.00/hour ($31,200/year) median · 9% below the national median.

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The median bartender salary in St. Louis, MO is $15.00/hour ($31,200/year), with a typical range of $29,120 to $37,210 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Bartender pay in St. Louis, MO

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $29,120 $31,200 $37,210
25th$29,120 Median$31,200 75th$37,210 vs US9% below the national median

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

What is a Bartender salary in St. Louis?

The median bartender salary in St. Louis, MO is $15.00/hour ($31,200/year), with a typical range of $29,120 to $37,210 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 8,340 bartenders employed in the St. Louis metro area.

Bartender pay bands in St. Louis 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.

Senior Bartender

Typical senior band in St. Louis
Example (illustrative)
Location
St. Louis, MO
Typical pay range
$28,859–$39,374
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 St. Louis
Example (illustrative)
Location
St. Louis, MO
Typical pay range
$26,988–$38,251
Common on
Lever

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 St. Louis
Example (illustrative)
Location
St. Louis, MO
Typical pay range
$25,584–$36,004
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 St. Louis
Example (illustrative)
Location
St. Louis, MO
Typical pay range
$29,328–$37,689
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 St. Louis
Example (illustrative)
Location
St. Louis, MO
Typical pay range
$29,796–$34,881
Common on
Ashby

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

Bartender Career Ladder — St. Louis Metro

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

  1. Entry Bartender0–2 yrs$22,464
  2. Mid Bartender2–5 yrs$29,640
  3. Senior Bartender5–8 yrs$37,440
  4. Staff Bartender8–12 yrs$45,240
  5. Lead Bartender12+ yrs$53,040

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

Employers in the Bartender hiring market in St. Louis

  • 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 St. Louis post Bartender jobs

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

Bartender in St. Louis, MO — Common Questions

How much does a Bartender earn in St. Louis, MO?
Median $15.00/hour ($31,200/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $29,120–$37,210. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Bartender jobs are there in St. Louis?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 8,340 Bartender roles employed in the St. Louis metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do St. Louis 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 St. Louis and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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