Bartenders Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $30,450 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.64
10th percentile $18,560
90th percentile $63,370
Employed locally 18,290
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,560
    25th
    $19,790
    50th (median)
    $30,450
    75th
    $47,520
    90th
    $63,370

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 35% Median Bartenders salary is 65% 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
    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
    San Angelo, TX $27,540

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,610
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,710
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,200
    Food Preparation Workers $30,250
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $26,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Dallas, TX is $14.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.06 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Dallas, TX is 9.2% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $18,560 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,790.