Bartenders Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $36,140 +7.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.38
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $76,260
Employed locally 9,360
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $27,150
    50th (median)
    $36,140
    75th
    $55,380
    90th
    $76,260

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 51% Median Bartenders salary is 49% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $34,680
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $33,850
    Jacksonville, FL $33,280
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $31,940

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,130
    Waiters and Waitresses$30,820
    Cooks, Restaurant$36,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$42,530
    Food Preparation Workers$35,600
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$29,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Tampa?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Tampa, FL is $17.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.60 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Tampa, FL is 7.8% above 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,150.