Bartenders pay range in Erie
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $16,150 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,780 or more. The middle half of bartenders in Erie earn between $18,220 and $44,420.
- $16K10th
- $18K25th
- $23KMedian
- $44K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $32,720 | $2,727 | $15.73 |
| Median | $22,730 | $1,894 | $10.93 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $18,220 | $1,518 | $8.76 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,420 | $3,702 | $21.36 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bartenders pay in Erie vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Bartenders in Erie earn 8% less than the Pennsylvania average ($35,460) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($40,790). At the median the gap is -34% against the U.S. median of $34,340.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie | $32,720 | $22,730 | $16,150 | $60,780 | 1,130 |
| Pennsylvania | $35,460 | $28,420 | $17,460 | $62,830 | 37,490 |
| United States | $40,790 | $34,340 | $20,110 | $73,770 | 756,390 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Bartenders salary after taxes in Erie
On the average salary of $32,720, a single filer in Erie takes home about $27,466 a year, or $2,289 a month and $1,056 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Erie a good place for bartenders? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Erie area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.0), so the average $32,720 buys what about $35,976 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Erie ($44,460). A typical home costs $224,109, or 6.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Bartenders salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Erie ranks 12th of 16 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($41,320).
- Philadelphia$41,320
- Allentown$38,910
- Lancaster$36,090
- York$35,740
- Harrisburg$35,220
- Reading$35,110
- State College$34,830
- Pittsburgh$34,820
- Scranton$34,700
- Erie$32,720
Highest-paying cities for bartenders
Kahului, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($91,360).
- Kahului, HI$91,360
- Honolulu, HI$72,660
- New York, NY$63,630
- Seattle, WA$62,090
- Portland, ME$60,600
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Bartenders salary in Erie: questions
How much do bartenders make an hour in Erie?
$15.73 an hour on average, and $10.93 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bartenders salary in Erie?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $16,150 a year and the 25th percentile is $18,220, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bartenders take-home pay in Erie?
About $27,466 a year ($2,289 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $32,720. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do bartenders earn more in Erie than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% less than the U.S. average for this job ($40,790).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-3011; area Erie, PA (21500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.93, this job is 1.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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