How much does a bartender make in Alabama?
$27,980a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in Alabama. That is $13.45 an hour or $2,332 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.45
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $17,260Median: $27,980Highest 10%: $55,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17,260 | $8.30 | |
| 25th | $21,480 | $10.33 | |
| Median | $27,980 | $13.45 | |
| 75th | $35,510 | $17.07 | |
| 90th | $55,500 | $26.68 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Decatur, AL | $30,540 |
| Birmingham, AL | $30,010 |
| Daphne, AL | $28,360 |
| Huntsville, AL | $28,210 |
| Mobile, AL | $27,980 |
| Florence, AL | $27,730 |
| Dothan, AL | $27,420 |
| Montgomery, AL | $26,830 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $26,830 |
| Auburn, AL | $26,210 |
| Anniston, AL | $25,760 |
| Gadsden, AL | $23,700 |
| Columbus, GA | $20,940 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bartenders.
| 32. Kentucky | $28,780 |
| 33. Pennsylvania | $28,420 |
| 34. Mississippi | $28,320 |
| 35. Alabama | $27,980 |
| 36. Kansas | $27,940 |
| 37. Tennessee | $27,480 |
| 38. Nevada | $27,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $13.45 ($27,980 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $27,980 against $34,340 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Alabama rank for bartender pay?
Alabama ranks 35 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays bartenders the most?
Decatur, AL, with a median of $30,540 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.