Bartender Salary in Birmingham, AL
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The median bartender in the Birmingham area earns $30,010 a year ($14.43 an hour), 13% below the U.S. median ($34,340) and 7% above the Alabama median ($27,980). Half of the 1,590 bartenders there earn between $23,220 and $38,830.
Median $30,010
10th: $18,20090th: $60,220
| Annual pay | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $18,200 | $17,260 | $20,110 |
| 25th percentile | $23,220 | $21,480 | $27,400 |
| Median | $30,010 | $27,980 | $34,340 |
| 75th percentile | $38,830 | $35,510 | $47,570 |
| 90th percentile | $60,220 | $55,500 | $73,770 |
| Average | $35,420 | $32,220 | $40,790 |
| Jobs | 1,590 | 6,560 | 756,390 |
Birmingham, AL ranks 36th 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: $27,020
- Waiter: $27,670
- Restaurant Cook: $34,340
- Food Service Supervisor: $38,570
- Food Preparation Worker: $29,260
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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.