Bartenders Salary in Jackson, MS

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

Median annual salary $26,170 -22% vs national
Median hourly $12.58
10th percentile $17,680
90th percentile $58,980
Employed locally 470
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,680
    25th
    $20,030
    50th (median)
    $26,170
    75th
    $48,610
    90th
    $58,980

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 43% Median Bartenders salary is 57% 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
    Williamsport, PA $24,490
    Hattiesburg, MS $23,200
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $23,170
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $23,140

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$22,560
    Waiters and Waitresses$20,880
    Cooks, Fast Food$22,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$35,680
    Cooks, Restaurant$30,080
    Food Preparation Workers$26,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Jackson, MS is $12.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.08 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Jackson, MS is 22% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $17,680 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,030.