Bartenders Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $24,260 -27.6% vs national
Median hourly $11.66
10th percentile $16,300
90th percentile $56,810
Employed locally 860
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,300
    25th
    $18,440
    50th (median)
    $24,260
    75th
    $40,570
    90th
    $56,810

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 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 College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $24,400
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,170
    Food Preparation Workers $26,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,950
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,740
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $26,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in College Station?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in College Station, TX is $11.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.71 or more per hour.

    Is College Station above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in College Station, TX is 27.6% 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $16,300 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,440.