How much does a bartender make in Florida?
$35,150a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in Florida. That is $16.90 an hour or $2,929 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.90
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 55,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,430Median: $35,150Highest 10%: $66,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,430 | $13.19 | |
| 25th | $29,140 | $14.01 | |
| Median | $35,150 | $16.90 | |
| 75th | $46,850 | $22.52 | |
| 90th | $66,400 | $31.92 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Tampa, FL | $37,460 |
| Naples, FL | $36,310 |
| Deltona, FL | $35,940 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $35,690 |
| Crestview, FL | $35,570 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $35,450 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $35,210 |
| Gainesville, FL | $35,050 |
| Sebastian, FL | $35,040 |
| Miami, FL | $34,700 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $34,670 |
| North Port, FL | $34,500 |
| Wildwood, FL | $34,350 |
| Lakeland, FL | $33,920 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $33,720 |
| Orlando, FL | $33,650 |
| Panama City, FL | $31,650 |
| Pensacola, FL | $31,170 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $30,270 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $29,720 |
| Sebring, FL | $29,680 |
| Ocala, FL | $29,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bartenders.
| 18. North Carolina | $36,470 |
| 19. Rhode Island | $36,410 |
| 20. California | $36,220 |
| 21. Florida | $35,150 |
| 22. Utah | $32,150 |
| 23. Illinois | $31,200 |
| 24. Ohio | $30,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $16.90 ($35,150 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Florida than the national average?
Yes: $35,150 against $34,340 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Florida rank for bartender pay?
Florida ranks 21 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays bartenders the most?
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL, with a median of $37,460 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.