Bartenders Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $23,140 -31% vs national
Median hourly $11.13
10th percentile $18,000
90th percentile $54,460
Employed locally 1,010
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,000
    25th
    $19,660
    50th (median)
    $23,140
    75th
    $36,550
    90th
    $54,460

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 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
    Jackson, MS $26,170
    Williamsport, PA $24,490
    Hattiesburg, MS $23,200
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $23,170

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $20,540
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,430
    Cooks, Restaurant $30,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,440
    Cooks, Fast Food $23,200
    Food Preparation Workers $23,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Gulfport, MS is $11.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.60 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Gulfport, MS is 31% 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 Gulfport?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $18,000 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,660.