Bartenders Salary in Tallahassee, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tallahassee, FL

Median annual salary $27,800 -17.1% vs national
Median hourly $13.37
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $61,540
Employed locally 740
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $24,960
    50th (median)
    $27,800
    75th
    $44,640
    90th
    $61,540

    Tallahassee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,078 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 44% Median Bartenders salary is 56% 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
    Flint, MI $45,130
    Flagstaff, AZ $37,490
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $36,140
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $34,680
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $33,850
    Jacksonville, FL $33,280

    Related occupations in Tallahassee, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,720
    Waiters and Waitresses $27,610
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,110
    Food Preparation Workers $32,760
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $35,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Tallahassee?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Tallahassee, FL is $13.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.45 or more per hour.

    Is Tallahassee above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Tallahassee, FL is 17.1% 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 Tallahassee?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Tallahassee, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,960.