Bartenders Salary in Decatur, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, AL

Median annual salary $24,350 -27.4% vs national
Median hourly $11.71
10th percentile $16,810
90th percentile $45,560
Employed locally 90
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,810
    25th
    $20,660
    50th (median)
    $24,350
    75th
    $30,160
    90th
    $45,560

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,987 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 38% Median Bartenders salary is 62% 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
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $53,370
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $50,070
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $49,950
    Glens Falls, NY $49,430
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $47,740
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $47,690

    Related occupations in Decatur, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $25,520
    Cooks, Fast Food $27,360
    Waiters and Waitresses $21,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,850
    Cooks, Restaurant $30,790
    Food Preparation Workers $23,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Decatur?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Decatur, AL is $11.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.61 or more per hour.

    Is Decatur above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Decatur, AL is 27.4% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $16,810 per year in Decatur, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,660.