Bartenders Salary in Dothan, AL

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

Median annual salary $21,750 -35.1% vs national
Median hourly $10.46
10th percentile $15,650
90th percentile $53,490
Employed locally 170
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,650
    25th
    $17,220
    50th (median)
    $21,750
    75th
    $30,810
    90th
    $53,490

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 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 Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,290
    Waiters and Waitresses $21,830
    Cooks, Fast Food $22,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $31,950
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,500
    Food Preparation Workers $22,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Dothan?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Dothan, AL is $10.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.56 or more per hour.

    Is Dothan above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Dothan, AL is 35.1% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $15,650 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $17,220.