How much does a bartender make in Cleveland?
$25,710a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in the Cleveland, TN metro area. That is $12.36 an hour or $2,143 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.36
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among cities
- 278 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $16,060Median: $25,710Highest 10%: $52,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16,060 | $7.72 | |
| 25th | $18,280 | $8.79 | |
| Median | $25,710 | $12.36 | |
| 75th | $38,070 | $18.30 | |
| 90th | $52,740 | $25.36 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for bartenders.
| Kingsport, TN | $31,240 |
| Knoxville, TN | $28,860 |
| Memphis, TN | $28,710 |
| Nashville, TN | $28,190 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $25,650 |
| Clarksville, TN | $24,230 |
| Morristown, TN | $23,730 |
| Jackson, TN | $22,030 |
| Johnson City, TN | $21,700 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $36,580 |
| Cook | $35,030 |
| Cook | $32,220 |
| Dishwasher | $28,450 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $26,140 |
| Host and Hostess | $26,130 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $25,430 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $24,240 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $23,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, TN metro area is $12.36 ($25,710 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $25,710 against $34,340 nationally, 25% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $27,480, so Cleveland pays 6% less.
Where does Cleveland rank for bartender pay?
278 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a bartender make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $16,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,740 or more.
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.