DOL Median (Virginia)
$35,131
vs National
-2%
National: $35,838BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$34,887
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$35,131
-2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$35,838
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Bartenders in Virginia earns $35,131 in nominal terms, which is 2% below the national average of $35,838. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $34,887 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Virginia
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| MUNSTER PUB INVESTORS LLC DBA SAMUEL BECKETTS | $37,960 | 8 |
| Assaggi Osteria LLC | $35,838 | 1 |
| JMH Enterprises LLC | $35,131 | 2 |
| NEVA GROUP, INC. DBA NEISHA THAI CUISINE | $35,131 | 1 |
| MOHK Services LLC | $18,387 | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Bartenders
McLean, VA · $35,838Vienna, VA · $35,131GAINESVILLE, VA · $35,131Washington, DC · $30,000Baltimore, MD · $30,000Top-Paying Roles in Virginia
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How much does a Bartenders make in Virginia?
The median Bartenders salary in Virginia is $35,131 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Virginia a good place to work as a Bartenders?
A Bartenders in Virginia earns 2% less than the national median of $35,838, or $34,887 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.