Bartender Salary in Memphis, TN
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The median bartender in the Memphis area earns $28,710 a year ($13.80 an hour), 16% below the U.S. median ($34,340) and 4% above the Tennessee median ($27,480). Half of the 1,380 bartenders there earn between $20,440 and $47,150.
Median $28,710
10th: $16,56090th: $56,350
| Annual pay | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $16,560 | $15,970 | $20,110 |
| 25th percentile | $20,440 | $18,160 | $27,400 |
| Median | $28,710 | $27,480 | $34,340 |
| 75th percentile | $47,150 | $38,930 | $47,570 |
| 90th percentile | $56,350 | $52,740 | $73,770 |
| Average | $33,840 | $31,180 | $40,790 |
| Jobs | 1,380 | 10,330 | 756,390 |
Memphis, TN ranks 40th 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
- Nashville, TN: $28,190
- 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
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- Fast Food Worker: $27,490
- Waiter: $24,550
- Restaurant Cook: $36,340
- Food Service Supervisor: $39,620
- Food Preparation Worker: $27,290
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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.