How much does a bartender make in Tulsa?
$27,450a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in the Tulsa, OK metro area. That is $13.20 an hour or $2,288 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.20
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 249 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 1,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $16,250Median: $27,450Highest 10%: $47,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16,250 | $7.81 | |
| 25th | $18,370 | $8.83 | |
| Median | $27,450 | $13.20 | |
| 75th | $37,130 | $17.85 | |
| 90th | $47,940 | $23.05 |
Other cities in Oklahoma
Median yearly pay for bartenders.
| Enid, OK | $27,700 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $24,790 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $23,830 |
| Lawton, OK | $21,230 |
Related jobs in Tulsa
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $54,930 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $36,900 |
| Cook | $35,380 |
| Cook | $33,410 |
| Cook | $30,750 |
| Food Server | $30,430 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $30,370 |
| Dishwasher | $28,600 |
| Cook | $28,100 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $27,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Tulsa?
The median hourly pay in the Tulsa, OK metro area is $13.20 ($27,450 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Tulsa than the national average?
No: $27,450 against $34,340 nationally, 20% less.
How does Tulsa compare with the rest of Oklahoma?
The median in Oklahoma is $24,790, so Tulsa pays 11% more.
Where does Tulsa rank for bartender pay?
249 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a bartender make starting out in Tulsa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $16,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,940 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.