Bartenders Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $27,280 -18.6% vs national
Median hourly $13.12
10th percentile $16,040
90th percentile $57,520
Employed locally 330
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,040
    25th
    $18,070
    50th (median)
    $27,280
    75th
    $43,450
    90th
    $57,520

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 41% Median Bartenders salary is 59% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bartenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $80,040
    Urban Honolulu, HI $70,300
    Hawaii $68,820
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $65,480
    New York $60,750
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $59,390

    Nearby metros — Bartenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $30,450
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $30,160
    Midland, TX $28,500
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $28,390
    Corpus Christi, TX $27,920
    Tyler, TX $27,670

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $23,650
    Waiters and Waitresses $27,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,080
    Food Preparation Workers $26,560
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,480
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $31,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Abilene, TX is $13.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.75 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Abilene, TX is 18.6% below the national median of $33,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bartenders in Abilene?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $16,040 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,070.