Bartender Salary in Austin, TX
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The median bartender in the Austin area earns $23,670 a year ($11.38 an hour), 31% below the U.S. median ($34,340) and 4% above the Texas median ($22,690). Half of the 7,130 bartenders there earn between $18,030 and $40,830.
Median $23,670
10th: $16,59090th: $64,150
| Annual pay | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $16,590 | $16,200 | $20,110 |
| 25th percentile | $18,030 | $17,680 | $27,400 |
| Median | $23,670 | $22,690 | $34,340 |
| 75th percentile | $40,830 | $40,620 | $47,570 |
| 90th percentile | $64,150 | $65,300 | $73,770 |
| Average | $32,760 | $32,640 | $40,790 |
| Jobs | 7,130 | 59,000 | 756,390 |
Austin, TX ranks 46th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for bartender pay. Highest: New York, NY ($61,220).
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Check my payBartender pay in other cities
- Dallas, TX: $24,170
- Houston, TX: $22,770
- San Antonio, TX: $21,980
- New York, NY: $61,220
- Seattle, WA: $58,180
- Washington, DC: $48,030
- Phoenix, AZ: $46,940
- Buffalo, NY: $46,920
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- Fast Food Worker: $29,310
- Waiter: $27,260
- Restaurant Cook: $36,810
- Food Service Supervisor: $40,650
- Food Preparation Worker: $34,880
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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.