Occupations/35-3011.00
Bartenders
Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.
Usually a high school diploma, plus some experience or short training.
AI automation risk
52%
Mixed exposure
Human characteristics
41%
Balanced human and task mix
Task orientation
54%
Mixed exposure
A day in this job
- Mostly human
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.
- Mostly routine
Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.
- Mostly routine
Clean bars, work areas, and tables.
Split from the wording of these tasks, shown next to the occupation’s AI risk. It is not a separate score for each task, and it is not a forecast that the job disappears.
Core tasks
- 01Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.
- 02Collect money for drinks served.
- 03Balance cash receipts.
- 04Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
- 05Clean bars, work areas, and tables.
- 06Attempt 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.
Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)
- Repeating same tasks3.09
- Degree of automation2.03
- Time sitting1.44
- Originality (ability)2.88
- Conflict situations2.89
- Hands-on objects/tools3.69
- Outdoors / weather1.19
- Disease exposure1.14
- Decision freedom4.03
Top abilities
- Oral Expression3.88
- Oral Comprehension3.75
- Speech Recognition3.25
- Near Vision3.25
- Information Ordering3.25
- Speech Clarity3.12
- Manual Dexterity3.12
- Arm-Hand Steadiness3.12
Essential skills
- Reading Comprehension3.00
- Active Listening3.75
- Writing2.75
- Speaking3.12
- Mathematics2.25
- Science1.00
- Critical Thinking3.12
- Active Learning3.00
- Learning Strategies2.88
- Monitoring3.00
CIP matches
Schools offering related programs
8 shown
Earnings are College Scorecard medians for that program, 1 and 2 years after completion. A dash means the Department suppressed the cell or the campus is not in the field file.
| Institution | Program | Tuition | Admit | Grad 6-yr | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Boston University Boston, MA · Private nonprofit | Bartending/Bartender 12.0502 | $65,200 | 14% | 89% | 1 yr $42,682 2 yr $42,682 Master's · CIP 12.05 |
Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis, MN · Public | Bartending/Bartender 12.0502 | $5,900 | 100% | 28% | 1 yr $32,391 2 yr $18,771 Associate · CIP 12.05 |
Miami Dade College Miami, FL · Public | Bartending/Bartender 12.0502 | $2,900 | 100% | 41% | 1 yr $28,598 2 yr — Associate · CIP 12.05 |
Ridgewater College Willmar, MN · Public | Bartending/Bartender 12.0502 | $6,100 | 100% | 36% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Not reported |
The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX · Public | Bartending/Bartender 12.0502 | $11,700 | 31% | 88% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Certificate · CIP 12.05 |
New York University New York, NY · Private nonprofit | Bartending/Bartender 12.0502 | $60,400 | 12% | 88% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Associate · CIP 12.05 |
Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA · Public | Bartending/Bartender 12.0502 | $5,700 | 100% | 35% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Certificate · CIP 12.05 |
Columbus State Community College Columbus, OH · Public | Bartending/Bartender 12.0502 | $4,800 | 100% | 25% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Not reported |