How much does a bartender make in Mississippi?
$28,320a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in Mississippi. That is $13.62 an hour or $2,360 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.62
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $15,910Median: $28,320Highest 10%: $74,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $15,910 | $7.65 | |
| 25th | $18,650 | $8.97 | |
| Median | $28,320 | $13.62 | |
| 75th | $48,290 | $23.22 | |
| 90th | $74,330 | $35.74 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Jackson, MS | $29,230 |
| Memphis, TN | $28,710 |
| Gulfport, MS | $26,660 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $26,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bartenders.
| 31. New Hampshire | $28,800 |
| 32. Kentucky | $28,780 |
| 33. Pennsylvania | $28,420 |
| 34. Mississippi | $28,320 |
| 35. Alabama | $27,980 |
| 36. Kansas | $27,940 |
| 37. Tennessee | $27,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $13.62 ($28,320 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $28,320 against $34,340 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for bartender pay?
Mississippi ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays bartenders the most?
Jackson, MS, with a median of $29,230 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.