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Bartenders in Alaska

Bartenders mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to customers at bars, restaurants, hotels, and nightclubs. They take orders directly from patrons or through waitstaff, prepare drinks using various techniques and ingredients, and handle cash transactions In Alaska the median pay is $30,460 a year, 11% below the national median of $34,340.

$30,460median pay in Alaska, per year
$28,250–$36,450middle half earn
2,280employed in Alaska
$34,340U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Alaska

11open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Alaska or remote
6employers hiring
2posted in the last 7 days
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Openings in Alaska and remote

  • Bartender · Pacific Air Forces · Elmendorf AFB, Alaska · $19.3–$19.3

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What it takes

Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.

Skills that matter most

Active ListeningService OrientationSocial PerceptivenessSpeakingCritical ThinkingCoordinationPersuasionReading Comprehension

Knowledge areas

Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingSales and MarketingAdministration and ManagementPublic Safety and Security

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Licenses and training in Alaska

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O*NET-SOC 35-3011.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Alaska, annual.