Bartenders Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $21,240 -36.7% vs national
Median hourly $10.21
10th percentile $15,660
90th percentile $48,450
Employed locally 570
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,660
    25th
    $16,450
    50th (median)
    $21,240
    75th
    $36,630
    90th
    $48,450

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 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 Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$21,820
    Food Preparation Workers$23,220
    Waiters and Waitresses$22,580
    Cooks, Restaurant$27,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$29,820
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$24,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Brownsville, TX is $10.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.77 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Brownsville, TX is 36.7% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $15,660 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $16,450.