Bartender Salary in Atlanta, GA
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The median bartender in the Atlanta area earns $23,350 a year ($11.23 an hour), 32% below the U.S. median ($34,340) and 2% above the Georgia median ($22,830). Half of the 9,370 bartenders there earn between $20,050 and $36,950.
Median $23,350
10th: $16,29090th: $49,640
| Annual pay | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $16,290 | $15,840 | $20,110 |
| 25th percentile | $20,050 | $18,350 | $27,400 |
| Median | $23,350 | $22,830 | $34,340 |
| 75th percentile | $36,950 | $37,130 | $47,570 |
| 90th percentile | $49,640 | $53,310 | $73,770 |
| Average | $29,730 | $30,330 | $40,790 |
| Jobs | 9,370 | 14,600 | 756,390 |
Atlanta, GA ranks 47th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for bartender pay. Highest: New York, NY ($61,220).
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- New York, NY: $61,220
- Seattle, WA: $58,180
- Washington, DC: $48,030
- Phoenix, AZ: $46,940
- Buffalo, NY: $46,920
- Virginia Beach, VA: $46,700
- Richmond, VA: $46,070
- Portland, OR: $45,590
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- Fast Food Worker: $27,780
- Waiter: $18,460
- Restaurant Cook: $37,230
- Food Service Supervisor: $39,240
- Food Preparation Worker: $36,090
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.