Bartenders Salary in Johnson City, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Johnson City, TN

Median annual salary $21,110 -37% vs national
Median hourly $10.15
10th percentile $15,080
90th percentile $39,470
Employed locally 300
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,080
    25th
    $16,380
    50th (median)
    $21,110
    75th
    $27,460
    90th
    $39,470

    Johnson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,096 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
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $28,880
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $23,180
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $23,170
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $23,110
    Clarksville, TN-KY $22,650
    Cleveland, TN $22,560

    Related occupations in Johnson City, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,620
    Waiters and Waitresses $27,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,720
    Food Preparation Workers $25,870
    Cooks, Restaurant $30,640
    Cooks, Fast Food $26,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Johnson City?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Johnson City, TN is $10.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.91 or more per hour.

    Is Johnson City above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Johnson City, TN is 37% 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 Johnson City?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $15,080 per year in Johnson City, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $16,380.