Bartenders Salary in Alabama
Bartenders in Alabama earn a median of $27,980 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $27,980
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($34,340)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,560
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $17,260; the top 10% earn over $55,500. Nationally the range is $20,110 to $73,770.
States ranked near Alabama
Similar jobs in Alabama
- Waiters and Waitresses$26,840 median in Alabama
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$29,000 median in Alabama
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$26,130 median in Alabama
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$22,470 median in Alabama
- Stockers and Order Fillers$34,290 median in Alabama
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$23,700 median in Alabama
Bartenders pay in Alabama
How much do bartenders make in Alabama?
The median is $27,980 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $17,260 and the top 10% earn over $55,500. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for bartenders?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 51 (−19% vs. the national median of $34,340). Living costs are not included.