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Bartenders Salary in New Hampshire

In New Hampshire, bartenders earn $28,100 at the median, or about $13.51 an hour. The range runs from $18K at the entry level to $76K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across New Hampshire. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$28K
Median annual
$13.51/hr
Hourly rate
$18K
Entry level (10th %)
$76K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $28K get you in New Hampshire?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,051/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,528/mo
Rent as % of take-home74.5% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$26,595/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$523/mo

About bartenders

Education: No formal educational credential
U.S. employed: 745,610
New Hampshire employed: 3,830
Category: Food Service

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, New Hampshire

Bar chart showing Bartenders salary percentiles in New Hampshire: 10th percentile $17,660, 25th percentile $21,380, median $28,100, 75th percentile $46,610, 90th percentile $75,930. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$18K25th$21KMedian$28K75th$47K90th$76K
Bar chart showing Bartenders salary percentiles in New Hampshire: 10th percentile $17,660, 25th percentile $21,380, median $28,100, 75th percentile $46,610, 90th percentile $75,930. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level bartenders (10th percentile) start around $18K. Mid-career wages sit at $28K. Top earners bring in $76K or more, a $58K spread from bottom to top.

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Bartenders salary by metro in New Hampshire

1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Manchester-Nashua$28K-0%1,050

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Frequently asked questions

How much do bartenders make in New Hampshire?

The median is $28,100 a year, that works out to about $14 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $17,660, and experienced bartenders can clear $75,930. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $28K enough to live in New Hampshire?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,051/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,528/month, which eats 74.5% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a bartenders salary go in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median bartenders salary is worth about $26,595 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do bartenders get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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