Bartenders Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $26,010 -22.4% vs national
Median hourly $12.51
10th percentile $16,920
90th percentile $61,070
Employed locally 5,430
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,920
    25th
    $19,960
    50th (median)
    $26,010
    75th
    $45,530
    90th
    $61,070

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 35% Median Bartenders salary is 65% 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 San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,570
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,120
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,390
    Food Preparation Workers $29,570
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $28,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in San Antonio, TX is $12.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.20 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in San Antonio, TX is 22.4% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $16,920 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,960.