Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Bartender jobs in Stockton, CA

740 bartenders employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $16.72/hour ($34,770/year) median · roughly in line with the national median.

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The median bartender salary in Stockton, CA is $16.72/hour ($34,770/year), with a typical range of $34,320 to $37,090 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Bartender pay in Stockton, CA

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $34,320 $34,770 $37,090
25th$34,320 Median$34,770 75th$37,090 vs USroughly in line with the national median

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

What is a Bartender salary in Stockton?

The median bartender salary in Stockton, CA is $16.72/hour ($34,770/year), with a typical range of $34,320 to $37,090 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 740 bartenders employed in the Stockton metro area.

Bartender pay bands in Stockton 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 Stockton
Example (illustrative)
Location
Stockton, CA
Typical pay range
$32,162–$43,253
Common on
Greenhouse

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 Stockton
Example (illustrative)
Location
Stockton, CA
Typical pay range
$29,032–$38,872
Common on
Ashby

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 Stockton
Example (illustrative)
Location
Stockton, CA
Typical pay range
$29,032–$38,247
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 Stockton
Example (illustrative)
Location
Stockton, CA
Typical pay range
$33,205–$38,872
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 Stockton
Example (illustrative)
Location
Stockton, CA
Typical pay range
$29,554–$42,628
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 — Stockton Metro

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

  1. Entry Bartender0–2 yrs$25,034
  2. Mid Bartender2–5 yrs$33,031
  3. Senior Bartender5–8 yrs$41,724
  4. Staff Bartender8–12 yrs$50,416
  5. Lead Bartender12+ yrs$59,109

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

Employers in the Bartender hiring market in Stockton

  • 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 Stockton post Bartender jobs

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

Bartender in Stockton, CA — Common Questions

How much does a Bartender earn in Stockton, CA?
Median $16.72/hour ($34,770/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $34,320–$37,090. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Bartender jobs are there in Stockton?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 740 Bartender roles employed in the Stockton metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Stockton 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 Stockton and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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