Bartenders Salary in Tennessee
Bartenders in Tennessee earn a median of $27,480 a year, −20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $27,480
- vs. U.S. median
- −20% ($34,340)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,330
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $15,970; the top 10% earn over $52,740. Nationally the range is $20,110 to $73,770.
States ranked near Tennessee
Similar jobs in Tennessee
- Waiters and Waitresses$27,760 median in Tennessee
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$30,670 median in Tennessee
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$27,490 median in Tennessee
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$29,470 median in Tennessee
- Stockers and Order Fillers$36,140 median in Tennessee
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,470 median in Tennessee
Bartenders pay in Tennessee
How much do bartenders make in Tennessee?
The median is $27,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $15,970 and the top 10% earn over $52,740. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for bartenders?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 51 (−20% vs. the national median of $34,340). Living costs are not included.