Bartenders Salary in North Georgia

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

Median annual salary $28,050 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $13.49
10th percentile $15,080
90th percentile $46,220
Employed locally 440
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,080
    25th
    $16,860
    50th (median)
    $28,050
    75th
    $33,730
    90th
    $46,220

    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 North Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $23,960
    Waiters and Waitresses $17,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,440
    Cooks, Restaurant $30,410
    Food Preparation Workers $29,480
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $27,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in North Georgia?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in North Georgia is $13.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.10 or more per hour.

    Is North Georgia above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in North Georgia is 16.3% 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 North Georgia?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $15,080 per year in North Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $16,860.