Bartenders Salary in Laredo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Laredo, TX

Median annual salary $26,880 -19.8% vs national
Median hourly $12.92
10th percentile $15,790
90th percentile $48,500
Employed locally 300
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,790
    25th
    $17,040
    50th (median)
    $26,880
    75th
    $41,490
    90th
    $48,500

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $30,450
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $30,160
    Midland, TX $28,500
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $28,390
    Corpus Christi, TX $27,920
    Tyler, TX $27,670

    Related occupations in Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,660
    Waiters and Waitresses $26,740
    Cooks, Restaurant $27,360
    Food Preparation Workers $23,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $31,500
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $26,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Laredo?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Laredo, TX is $12.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.35 or more per hour.

    Is Laredo above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Laredo, TX is 19.8% 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 Laredo?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $15,790 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $17,040.