How much does a bartender make in Tennessee?
$27,480a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in Tennessee. That is $13.21 an hour or $2,290 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.21
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $15,970Median: $27,480Highest 10%: $52,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $15,970 | $7.68 | |
| 25th | $18,160 | $8.73 | |
| Median | $27,480 | $13.21 | |
| 75th | $38,930 | $18.72 | |
| 90th | $52,740 | $25.36 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kingsport, TN | $31,240 |
| Knoxville, TN | $28,860 |
| Memphis, TN | $28,710 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bartenders.
| 34. Mississippi | $28,320 |
| 35. Alabama | $27,980 |
| 36. Kansas | $27,940 |
| 37. Tennessee | $27,480 |
| 38. Nevada | $27,460 |
| 39. Idaho | $27,240 |
| 40. Minnesota | $26,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $13.21 ($27,480 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $27,480 against $34,340 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for bartender pay?
Tennessee ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays bartenders the most?
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA, with a median of $31,240 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.