How much does a bartender make in Jackson?
$29,230a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $14.05 an hour or $2,436 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.05
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 210 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $16,620Median: $29,230Highest 10%: $75,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16,620 | $7.99 | |
| 25th | $19,040 | $9.15 | |
| Median | $29,230 | $14.05 | |
| 75th | $49,710 | $23.90 | |
| 90th | $75,050 | $36.08 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for bartenders.
| Memphis, TN | $28,710 |
| Gulfport, MS | $26,660 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $26,360 |
Related jobs in Jackson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $64,480 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $37,720 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $30,570 |
| Cook | $29,260 |
| Food Server | $28,940 |
| Cook | $28,450 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $27,200 |
| Cook | $26,980 |
| Dishwasher | $26,150 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $24,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $14.05 ($29,230 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $29,230 against $34,340 nationally, 15% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $28,320, so Jackson pays 3% more.
Where does Jackson rank for bartender pay?
210 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a bartender make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $16,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,050 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.