Bartenders Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $22,420 -33.1% vs national
Median hourly $10.78
10th percentile $17,250
90th percentile $48,090
Employed locally 460
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,250
    25th
    $18,110
    50th (median)
    $22,420
    75th
    $29,380
    90th
    $48,090

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 37% Median Bartenders salary is 63% 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
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $53,370
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $50,070
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $49,950
    Glens Falls, NY $49,430
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $47,740
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $47,690

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $23,850
    Waiters and Waitresses $22,740
    Cooks, Fast Food $26,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,600
    Cooks, Restaurant $30,340
    Food Preparation Workers $28,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Tuscaloosa, AL is $10.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.28 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 33.1% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $17,250 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,110.