Bartenders Salary in Cleveland, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, TN

Median annual salary $22,560 -32.7% vs national
Median hourly $10.85
10th percentile $16,630
90th percentile $61,140
Employed locally 90
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,630
    25th
    $17,280
    50th (median)
    $22,560
    75th
    $36,260
    90th
    $61,140

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,490 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
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $28,880
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $23,180
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $23,170
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $23,110
    Clarksville, TN-KY $22,650
    Knoxville, TN $22,270

    Related occupations in Cleveland, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $25,920
    Waiters and Waitresses $22,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,250
    Cooks, Restaurant $32,660
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $23,610
    Food Preparation Workers $25,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Cleveland, TN is $10.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.36 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Cleveland, TN is 32.7% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $16,630 per year in Cleveland, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $17,280.