Can bartenders make six figures?

A six-figure salary for bartenders is not common — the Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the median salary at $18,900 a year — but bartenders in upmarket bars in major cities like New York and L.A. can make hundreds of dollars a night in tips.

What bartenders make the most money?

Best-Paying States for BartendersHawaii. $58,830.District of Columbia. $48,290.Washington. $39,180.Arizona. $38,240.New York. $37,770.