How much does a bartender make in Memphis?
$28,710a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $13.80 an hour or $2,393 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.80
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 222 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 1,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $16,560Median: $28,710Highest 10%: $56,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16,560 | $7.96 | |
| 25th | $20,440 | $9.83 | |
| Median | $28,710 | $13.80 | |
| 75th | $47,150 | $22.67 | |
| 90th | $56,350 | $27.09 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for bartenders.
| Kingsport, TN | $31,240 |
| Knoxville, TN | $28,860 |
| Nashville, TN | $28,190 |
| Cleveland, TN | $25,710 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $25,650 |
| Clarksville, TN | $24,230 |
| Morristown, TN | $23,730 |
| Jackson, TN | $22,030 |
| Johnson City, TN | $21,700 |
Related jobs in Memphis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $66,230 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $39,620 |
| Cook | $38,950 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $38,530 |
| Cook | $36,340 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $34,740 |
| Cook | $33,170 |
| Food Server | $31,080 |
| Cook | $29,880 |
| Dishwasher | $29,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $13.80 ($28,710 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Memphis than the national average?
No: $28,710 against $34,340 nationally, 16% less.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $27,480, so Memphis pays 4% more.
Where does Memphis rank for bartender pay?
222 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a bartender make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $16,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,350 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.