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Bartender Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$18.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,391/year ($2,533/month) for a single filer
Bartender pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,890 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,200 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,440 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $49,500 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $70,870 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 19,850 Bartender jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 35-3011, “Bartenders”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Bartender salary of $37,440 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,391 — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
| Gross (median) | $37,440 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,313 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,864 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$1,872 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,391 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,533 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bartender make in Massachusetts?
- The median Bartender salary in Massachusetts is $37,440 per year ($18.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,200 and $49,500.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bartender in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $37,440, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $30,391 per year ($2,533 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
- How many Bartender jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 19,850 Bartender jobs in Massachusetts in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Massachusetts state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Massachusetts.