Bartenders Salary in Middle Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $19,090 -43.1% vs national
Median hourly $9.18
10th percentile $15,080
90th percentile $44,280
Employed locally 200
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,080
    25th
    $16,140
    50th (median)
    $19,090
    75th
    $30,170
    90th
    $44,280

    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

    Related occupations in Middle Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $23,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,000
    Waiters and Waitresses $17,900
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,550
    Food Preparation Workers $29,060
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $28,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Middle Georgia?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Middle Georgia is $9.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.79 or more per hour.

    Is Middle Georgia above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Middle Georgia is 43.1% 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 Middle Georgia?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $15,080 per year in Middle Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $16,140.