Bartenders Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $19,500 -41.8% vs national
Median hourly $9.38
10th percentile $15,080
90th percentile $45,740
Employed locally 420
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,080
    25th
    $15,790
    50th (median)
    $19,500
    75th
    $31,580
    90th
    $45,740

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 31% Median Bartenders salary is 69% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $49,950
    Michigan $39,500
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $38,280
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $37,630
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $37,450
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $37,200

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $24,530
    Waiters and Waitresses $17,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,740
    Cooks, Restaurant $30,990
    Food Preparation Workers $30,320
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $25,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Athens, GA is $9.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.89 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Athens, GA is 41.8% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $15,080 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $15,790.