Bartenders Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $27,920 -16.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.42
10th percentile $16,600
90th percentile $58,490
Employed locally 1,070
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,600
    25th
    $18,520
    50th (median)
    $27,920
    75th
    $45,580
    90th
    $58,490

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 42% Median Bartenders salary is 58% 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
    Tyler, TX $27,670
    San Angelo, TX $27,540

    Related occupations in Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$23,740
    Waiters and Waitresses$28,020
    Food Preparation Workers$27,210
    Cooks, Restaurant$29,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$34,110
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$26,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Corpus Christi?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Corpus Christi, TX is $13.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.98 or more per hour.

    Is Corpus Christi above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 16.7% 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 Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $16,600 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,520.