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Job outlook for bar backs in the United States
Bar back job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected bar back job growth rate is 9% from 2018-2028.
About 372,900 new jobs for bar backs are projected over the next decade.
Bar back salaries have increased 24% for bar backs in the last 5 years.
There are over 8,513 bar backs currently employed in the United States.
There are 56,369 active bar back job openings in the US.
The average bar back salary is $25,316.
Are bar back jobs in demand?
Yes, bar back jobs are in demand. Bar back demand is projected to grow 9% from 2018 to 2028.
Bar back job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of bar back jobs and the average bar back salary over time.
Bar back jobs over time
Bar back job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,513 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 9,472 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 12,058 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 11,513 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 11,034 | 0.00% |
Average bar back salary over time
Bar back salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $25,316 | $12.17 | +6.6% |
| 2025 | $23,757 | $11.42 | +5.4% |
| 2024 | $22,542 | $10.84 | +5.2% |
| 2023 | $21,419 | $10.30 | +4.8% |
| 2022 | $20,447 | $9.83 | +4.8% |
Bar back jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of bar back job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where bar backs earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for bar backs
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 37 | 1% |
| 2 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 36 | 1% |
| 3 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 25 | 1% |
| 4 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 17 | 1% |
| 5 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 4 | 1% |
| 6 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 136 | 0% |
| 7 | California | 39,536,653 | 121 | 0% |
| 8 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 35 | 0% |
| 9 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 20 | 0% |
| 10 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 12 | 0% |
| 11 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 10 | 0% |
| 12 | New York | 19,849,399 | 9 | 0% |
| 13 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 8 | 0% |
| 14 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 7 | 0% |
| 15 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 3 | 0% |
| 16 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 3 | 0% |
| 17 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 1 | 0% |
| 18 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 0 | 0% |
| 19 | Vermont | 623,657 | 0 | 0% |
| 20 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 0 | 0% |
Most common cities for bar backs
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami Beach | 6 | 7% | $22,663 |
| 2 | Delray Beach | 5 | 7% | $22,667 |
| 3 | Boca Raton | 6 | 6% | $22,666 |
| 4 | Miami | 23 | 5% | $22,663 |
| 5 | Fort Lauderdale | 9 | 5% | $22,665 |
| 6 | Austin | 41 | 4% | $23,091 |
| 7 | Georgetown | 3 | 4% | $23,094 |
| 8 | Hollywood | 4 | 3% | $22,664 |
| 9 | Council Bluffs | 2 | 3% | $20,918 |
| 10 | Tampa | 8 | 2% | $22,693 |
| 11 | Miami Gardens | 2 | 2% | $22,664 |
| 12 | Atlanta | 7 | 1% | $22,508 |
| 13 | Washington | 4 | 1% | $31,437 |
| 14 | Saint Petersburg | 3 | 1% | $22,691 |
| 15 | Chicago | 7 | 0% | $22,173 |
| 16 | Boston | 3 | 0% | $31,288 |
| 17 | Detroit | 3 | 0% | $23,967 |