Bartenders Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $23,200 -30.8% vs national
Median hourly $11.15
10th percentile $16,810
90th percentile $58,270
Employed locally 150
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,810
    25th
    $17,910
    50th (median)
    $23,200
    75th
    $41,920
    90th
    $58,270

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 39% Median Bartenders salary is 61% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $23,170
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $23,140

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,160
    Waiters and Waitresses $18,480
    Cooks, Fast Food $22,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $30,520
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,280
    Food Preparation Workers $27,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Hattiesburg?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Hattiesburg, MS is $11.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.72 or more per hour.

    Is Hattiesburg above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 30.8% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $16,810 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $17,910.