Bartenders Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $25,910 -22.7% vs national
Median hourly $12.46
10th percentile $15,980
90th percentile $54,700
Employed locally 1,520
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,980
    25th
    $16,960
    50th (median)
    $25,910
    75th
    $38,290
    90th
    $54,700

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 44% Median Bartenders salary is 56% 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
    Corpus Christi, TX $27,920
    Tyler, TX $27,670

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$22,570
    Waiters and Waitresses$26,070
    Food Preparation Workers$23,980
    Cooks, Restaurant$28,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$31,480
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$23,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in El Paso, TX is $12.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.07 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in El Paso, TX is 22.7% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $15,980 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $16,960.