Bartenders Salary in Macon, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Macon-Bibb County, GA

Median annual salary $27,940 -16.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.43
10th percentile $15,430
90th percentile $44,690
Employed locally 280
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,430
    25th
    $16,480
    50th (median)
    $27,940
    75th
    $37,370
    90th
    $44,690

    Macon economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,127 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 48% Median Bartenders salary is 52% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $49,950
    Michigan $39,500
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $38,280
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $37,630
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $37,450
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $37,200

    Related occupations in Macon, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,920
    Waiters and Waitresses $18,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,950
    Cooks, Restaurant $30,780
    Food Preparation Workers $30,440
    Cooks, Fast Food $23,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Macon?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Macon, GA is $13.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.37 or more per hour.

    Is Macon above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Macon, GA is 16.7% 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 Macon?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $15,430 per year in Macon, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $16,480.