The median annual wage for Bartenders in Salinas, CA is $35,570 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $46,400.
Pay spans roughly $33,930 at the 10th percentile to $78,020 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.10 per hour. An estimated 850 people work as bartenders in Salinas, CA.
| Median (annual) | $35,570 |
| Mean (annual) | $46,400 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.10 |
| 10th percentile | $33,930 |
| 90th percentile | $78,020 |
| Employment | 850 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.