Bartenders Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $26,870 -19.9% vs national
Median hourly $12.92
10th percentile $15,780
90th percentile $51,460
Employed locally 740
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,780
    25th
    $17,180
    50th (median)
    $26,870
    75th
    $43,680
    90th
    $51,460

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 51% Median Bartenders salary is 49% 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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,690
    Waiters and Waitresses $22,900
    Food Preparation Workers $23,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $29,850
    Cooks, Restaurant $27,950
    Cooks, Fast Food $26,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in McAllen, TX is $12.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.70 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in McAllen, TX is 19.9% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $15,780 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $17,180.