Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Bartender jobs in Tucson, AZ

1,840 bartenders employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $17.52/hour ($36,450/year) median · 6% above the national median.

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The median bartender salary in Tucson, AZ is $17.52/hour ($36,450/year), with a typical range of $31,200 to $61,600 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Bartender pay in Tucson, AZ

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $31,200 $36,450 $61,600
25th$31,200 Median$36,450 75th$61,600 vs US6% above the national median

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

What is a Bartender salary in Tucson?

The median bartender salary in Tucson, AZ is $17.52/hour ($36,450/year), with a typical range of $31,200 to $61,600 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 1,840 bartenders employed in the Tucson metro area.

Bartender pay bands in Tucson 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 Tucson
Example (illustrative)
Location
Tucson, AZ
Typical pay range
$29,889–$43,375
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 Tucson
Example (illustrative)
Location
Tucson, AZ
Typical pay range
$29,889–$40,095
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 Tucson
Example (illustrative)
Location
Tucson, AZ
Typical pay range
$34,263–$42,719
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 Tucson
Example (illustrative)
Location
Tucson, AZ
Typical pay range
$34,263–$45,343
Common on
iCIMS

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 Tucson
Example (illustrative)
Location
Tucson, AZ
Typical pay range
$32,622–$45,999
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 — Tucson Metro

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

  1. Entry Bartender0–2 yrs$26,244
  2. Mid Bartender2–5 yrs$34,627
  3. Senior Bartender5–8 yrs$43,740
  4. Staff Bartender8–12 yrs$52,852
  5. Lead Bartender12+ yrs$61,965

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

Employers in the Bartender hiring market in Tucson

  • 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 Tucson post Bartender jobs

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

Bartender in Tucson, AZ — Common Questions

How much does a Bartender earn in Tucson, AZ?
Median $17.52/hour ($36,450/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $31,200–$61,600. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Bartender jobs are there in Tucson?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 1,840 Bartender roles employed in the Tucson metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Tucson 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 Tucson and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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