Bartenders Salary in Gainesville, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, GA

Median annual salary $24,960 -25.6% vs national
Median hourly $12.00
10th percentile $15,080
90th percentile $51,290
Employed locally 150
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,080
    25th
    $17,150
    50th (median)
    $24,960
    75th
    $36,620
    90th
    $51,290

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 32% Median Bartenders salary is 68% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $49,950
    Michigan $39,500
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $38,280
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $37,630
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $37,450
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $37,200

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,730
    Waiters and Waitresses $19,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,280
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,020
    Food Preparation Workers $34,090
    Cooks, Fast Food $27,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Gainesville, GA is $12.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.73 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Gainesville, GA is 25.6% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $15,080 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $17,150.