How much does a bartender make in Texas?
$22,690a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in Texas. That is $10.91 an hour or $1,891 a month.
- Hourly
- $10.91
- Vs. national median
- -34%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 59,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $16,200Median: $22,690Highest 10%: $65,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16,200 | $7.79 | |
| 25th | $17,680 | $8.50 | |
| Median | $22,690 | $10.91 | |
| 75th | $40,620 | $19.53 | |
| 90th | $65,300 | $31.39 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $24,170 |
| Austin, TX | $23,670 |
| Texarkana, TX | $22,880 |
| Houston, TX | $22,770 |
| Beaumont, TX | $22,600 |
| Midland, TX | $21,980 |
| San Antonio, TX | $21,980 |
| Abilene, TX | $21,890 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $21,460 |
| Waco, TX | $21,420 |
| Laredo, TX | $21,380 |
| Killeen, TX | $21,280 |
| Tyler, TX | $21,170 |
| Longview, TX | $21,140 |
| Amarillo, TX | $21,050 |
| Lubbock, TX | $20,990 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $20,970 |
| Victoria, TX | $20,600 |
| College Station, TX | $20,460 |
| San Angelo, TX | $20,440 |
| Sherman, TX | $20,420 |
| Odessa, TX | $20,370 |
| El Paso, TX | $19,680 |
| McAllen, TX | $18,940 |
| Brownsville, TX | $18,340 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bartenders.
| 44. Wisconsin | $23,460 |
| 45. Georgia | $22,830 |
| 46. Indiana | $22,770 |
| 47. Texas | $22,690 |
| 48. Wyoming | $22,030 |
| 49. Iowa | $21,720 |
| 50. Louisiana | $20,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $10.91 ($22,690 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $22,690 against $34,340 nationally, 34% less.
Where does Texas rank for bartender pay?
Texas ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays bartenders the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $24,170 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.