Bartenders pay range in Lewiston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $17,160 a year or less, while the top 10% make $61,340 or more. The middle half of bartenders in Lewiston earn between $19,830 and $41,310.
- $17K10th
- $20K25th
- $29KMedian
- $41K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $34,840 | $2,903 | $16.75 |
| Median | $29,290 | $2,441 | $14.08 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $19,830 | $1,652 | $9.53 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $41,310 | $3,442 | $19.86 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bartenders pay in Lewiston vs. Idaho and the U.S.
Bartenders in Lewiston earn 7% more than the Idaho average ($32,670) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($40,790). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $34,340.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston | $34,840 | $29,290 | $17,160 | $61,340 | 130 |
| Idaho | $32,670 | $27,240 | $16,850 | $61,060 | 3,430 |
| 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 Lewiston
On the average salary of $34,840, a single filer in Lewiston takes home about $29,436 a year, or $2,453 a month and $1,132 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Lewiston, ID-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $30,174 | $2,514 |
| Working in ID | $29,436 | $2,453 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
Is Lewiston a good place for bartenders? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lewiston area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.2), so the average $34,840 buys what about $38,219 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Lewiston ($48,300). A typical home costs $376,787, or 10.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Bartenders salary in other Idaho cities
Lewiston ranks 3rd of 6 Idaho metro areas for this job; Boise pays the most ($35,280).
- Boise$35,280
- Coeur d'Alene$34,890
- Lewiston$34,840
- Twin Falls$31,550
- Idaho Falls$30,960
- Pocatello$29,550
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 Lewiston: questions
How much do bartenders make an hour in Lewiston?
$16.75 an hour on average, and $14.08 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bartenders salary in Lewiston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $17,160 a year and the 25th percentile is $19,830, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bartenders take-home pay in Lewiston?
About $29,436 a year ($2,453 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $34,840. Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
Do bartenders earn more in Lewiston than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% 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 Lewiston, ID-WA (30300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.4%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.91, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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