Bar Captain Career

*A job as a Bar Captain falls under the broader career category of Bartenders. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Bartenders : Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.


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Bartender Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$37,090

Median Hourly Wage

$17.83*

Total Employed Nationally

711,140


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2023 wage data and 2022-2032 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2022-2032). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.