How much does a bartender make in Dallas?
$24,170a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $11.62 an hour or $2,014 a month.
- Hourly
- $11.62
- Vs. national median
- -30%
- Rank among cities
- 289 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 18,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $17,130Median: $24,170Highest 10%: $79,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17,130 | $8.24 | |
| 25th | $18,160 | $8.73 | |
| Median | $24,170 | $11.62 | |
| 75th | $50,360 | $24.21 | |
| 90th | $79,160 | $38.06 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for bartenders.
| Austin, TX | $23,670 |
| Texarkana, TX | $22,880 |
| Houston, TX | $22,770 |
| Beaumont, TX | $22,600 |
| Midland, TX | $21,980 |
| San Antonio, TX | $21,980 |
| Abilene, TX | $21,890 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $21,460 |
| Waco, TX | $21,420 |
| Laredo, TX | $21,380 |
| Killeen, TX | $21,280 |
| Tyler, TX | $21,170 |
| Longview, TX | $21,140 |
| Amarillo, TX | $21,050 |
| Lubbock, TX | $20,990 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $20,970 |
| Victoria, TX | $20,600 |
| College Station, TX | $20,460 |
| San Angelo, TX | $20,440 |
| Sherman, TX | $20,420 |
| Odessa, TX | $20,370 |
| El Paso, TX | $19,680 |
| McAllen, TX | $18,940 |
| Brownsville, TX | $18,340 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $64,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $37,730 |
| Cook | $37,370 |
| Cook | $36,490 |
| Cook | $35,500 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $32,320 |
| Dishwasher | $31,200 |
| Food Server | $31,160 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $30,740 |
| Cook | $30,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $11.62 ($24,170 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $24,170 against $34,340 nationally, 30% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $22,690, so Dallas pays 7% more.
Where does Dallas rank for bartender pay?
289 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a bartender make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $17,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,160 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.