Bartenders Salary in Midland, TX

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

Median annual salary $28,500 -15% vs national
Median hourly $13.70
10th percentile $17,830
90th percentile $60,330
Employed locally 420
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,830
    25th
    $20,640
    50th (median)
    $28,500
    75th
    $45,630
    90th
    $60,330

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 31% Median Bartenders salary is 69% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $28,390
    Corpus Christi, TX $27,920
    Tyler, TX $27,670
    San Angelo, TX $27,540

    Related occupations in Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,330
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,290
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,260
    Food Preparation Workers $29,620
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $28,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Midland?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Midland, TX is $13.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.48 or more per hour.

    Is Midland above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Midland, TX is 15% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $17,830 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,640.