Bartenders Salary in Valdosta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Valdosta, GA

Median annual salary $20,290 -39.5% vs national
Median hourly $9.75
10th percentile $15,080
90th percentile $45,200
Employed locally 130
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,080
    25th
    $15,080
    50th (median)
    $20,290
    75th
    $32,060
    90th
    $45,200

    Valdosta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,581 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $49,950
    Michigan $39,500
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $38,280
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $37,630
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $37,450
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $37,200

    Related occupations in Valdosta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,920
    Waiters and Waitresses $17,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $34,200
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,960
    Food Preparation Workers $29,090
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $23,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Valdosta?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Valdosta, GA is $9.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.00 or more per hour.

    Is Valdosta above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Valdosta, GA is 39.5% 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 Valdosta?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $15,080 per year in Valdosta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $15,080.