Bartenders pay range in Williamsport
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $16,470 a year or less, while the top 10% make $57,570 or more. The middle half of bartenders in Williamsport earn between $21,220 and $37,690.
- $16K10th
- $21K25th
- $26KMedian
- $38K75th
- $58K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $31,220 | $2,602 | $15.01 |
| Median | $25,910 | $2,159 | $12.46 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $21,220 | $1,768 | $10.20 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $37,690 | $3,141 | $18.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bartenders pay in Williamsport vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Bartenders in Williamsport earn 12% less than the Pennsylvania average ($35,460) and 23% less than the U.S. average ($40,790). At the median the gap is -25% against the U.S. median of $34,340.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsport | $31,220 | $25,910 | $16,470 | $57,570 | 420 |
| 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 Williamsport
On the average salary of $31,220, a single filer in Williamsport takes home about $26,307 a year, or $2,192 a month and $1,012 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 Williamsport a good place for bartenders? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Williamsport area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.3), so the average $31,220 buys what about $33,806 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Williamsport ($46,050). A typical home costs $236,638, or 7.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Bartenders salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Williamsport ranks 14th 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
- Williamsport$31,220
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 Williamsport: questions
How much do bartenders make an hour in Williamsport?
$15.01 an hour on average, and $12.46 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bartenders salary in Williamsport?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $16,470 a year and the 25th percentile is $21,220, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bartenders take-home pay in Williamsport?
About $26,307 a year ($2,192 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $31,220. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do bartenders earn more in Williamsport than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% 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 Williamsport, PA (48700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.4%.
- 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 1.75, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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