Bartenders
SOC Code: 35-3011 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Bartenders. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $47,715 | $67,662 | $87,610 | $107,557 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $34,965 | $51,584 | $68,224 | $84,843 |
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $32,386 | $49,442 | $66,498 | $83,554 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $37,773 | $50,814 | $63,835 | $76,877 |
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $37,502 | $50,211 | $62,899 | $75,608 |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $31,803 | $44,720 | $57,637 | $70,554 |
| Central East New York nonmetropolitan area | $34,320 | $46,134 | $57,928 | $69,742 |
| Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $29,245 | $42,432 | $55,598 | $68,786 |
| Kingston, NY | $34,341 | $45,594 | $56,867 | $68,120 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $33,862 | $45,178 | $56,514 | $67,829 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 3.8 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.6 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.2 | |
| Speaking | 3.1 | |
| Persuasion | 3.1 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.1 | |
| Coordination | 3.1 | |
| Active Learning | 3.0 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.0 | |
| Monitoring | 3.0 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.4 |
| English Language | 3.6 |
| Education and Training | 3.2 |
| Sales and Marketing | 3.1 |
| Administration and Management | 3.0 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.0 |
| Mathematics | 3.0 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 2.8 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 43.0% |
| Less than high school | 37.0% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 16.4% |
| Some college | 2.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 1.1% |
Typical Tasks
- Collect money for drinks served.
- Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
- Balance cash receipts.
- Attempt to limit problems and liability related to customers' excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading customers to stop drinking, or ordering taxis or other transportation for intoxicated patrons.
- Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.
- Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons.
- Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer.
- Clean bars, work areas, and tables.
Technology Skills
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