Bartenders Salary in Eastern Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $27,730 -17.3% vs national
Median hourly $13.33
10th percentile $17,400
90th percentile $57,600
Employed locally 300
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,400
    25th
    $20,270
    50th (median)
    $27,730
    75th
    $40,890
    90th
    $57,600

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $23,120
    Waiters and Waitresses $25,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $34,850
    Food Preparation Workers $27,690
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,030
    Cooks, Fast Food $26,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Eastern Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Eastern Region of Texas is $13.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.41 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Region of Texas above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Eastern Region of Texas is 17.3% 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 Eastern Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $17,400 per year in Eastern Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,270.