Bartenders Salary in Amarillo, TX

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

Median annual salary $23,810 -29% vs national
Median hourly $11.45
10th percentile $16,270
90th percentile $56,550
Employed locally 550
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,270
    25th
    $18,160
    50th (median)
    $23,810
    75th
    $44,890
    90th
    $56,550

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 36% Median Bartenders salary is 64% 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 Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $24,550
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,020
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,880
    Food Preparation Workers $26,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,130
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $26,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Amarillo?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Amarillo, TX is $11.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.81 or more per hour.

    Is Amarillo above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Amarillo, TX is 29% 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $16,270 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,160.