Bartenders Salary in Odessa, TX

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

Median annual salary $23,840 -28.9% vs national
Median hourly $11.46
10th percentile $17,640
90th percentile $58,910
Employed locally 390
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,640
    25th
    $18,020
    50th (median)
    $23,840
    75th
    $40,720
    90th
    $58,910

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 34% Median Bartenders salary is 66% 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 Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,120
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,010
    Food Preparation Workers $27,970
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,220
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $25,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Odessa?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Odessa, TX is $11.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.37 or more per hour.

    Is Odessa above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Odessa, TX is 28.9% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $17,640 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,020.