Bartenders Salary in Texas
Bartenders in Texas earn a median of $22,690 a year, −34% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $22,690
- vs. U.S. median
- −34% ($34,340)
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 59,000
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $16,200; the top 10% earn over $65,300. Nationally the range is $20,110 to $73,770.
States ranked near Texas
Similar jobs in Texas
- Waiters and Waitresses$23,240 median in Texas
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$29,300 median in Texas
- Gambling Dealers$25,090 median in Texas
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$27,080 median in Texas
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$21,550 median in Texas
- Stockers and Order Fillers$36,840 median in Texas
Bartenders pay in Texas
How much do bartenders make in Texas?
The median is $22,690 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $16,200 and the top 10% earn over $65,300. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for bartenders?
On pay alone it ranks 47 of 51 (−34% vs. the national median of $34,340). Living costs are not included.