Bartenders Salary in Tyler, TX

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

Median annual salary $27,670 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $13.30
10th percentile $16,630
90th percentile $56,680
Employed locally 370
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,630
    25th
    $18,410
    50th (median)
    $27,670
    75th
    $46,330
    90th
    $56,680

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 38% Median Bartenders salary is 62% 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
    San Angelo, TX $27,540

    Related occupations in Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $23,630
    Waiters and Waitresses $27,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $33,230
    Food Preparation Workers $25,020
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,420
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $24,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Tyler?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Tyler, TX is $13.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.17 or more per hour.

    Is Tyler above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Tyler, TX is 17.5% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $16,630 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,410.