📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Bartenders Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · Very High Demand

Average
$35,416
per year
Median
$31,616
per year
Hourly
$17.03
per hour
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$25,631
25th Percentile — Junior$32,091
50th Percentile — Median$31,616
75th Percentile — Senior$46,626
90th Percentile — Top Earners$51,811
💡 Top-earning Bartenderss in Texas make up to $51,811 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$30.6k
2021
$31.5k
2022
$32.4k
2023
$33.4k
2024
$34.4k
2025
$35.4k
2026
📈 Bartenders salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 3.0% annual growth. The strong demand in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Bartenders Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $34,354 -3.0% Very High
San Antonio $31,874 -10.0% Very High
Dallas $35,062 -1.0% Very High
Austin $38,249 +8.0% Very High
Fort Worth $33,999 -4.0% Very High
El Paso $29,041 -18.0% Very High
Arlington $34,354 -3.0% Very High
Corpus Christi $30,812 -13.0% Very High
Plano $36,124 +2.0% Very High
Laredo $28,333 -20.0% Very High
Lubbock $29,041 -18.0% Very High
Garland $33,645 -5.0% Very High
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Bartenders Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Bartenderss. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $35,416 per year, Texas's Bartenders salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $25,631–$32,091, while experienced Bartenderss can command $46,626–$51,811.

Looking ahead, the Bartenders profession in Texas is projected to grow at 3.0% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Bartenders salary in Texas is $35,416 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $37,280.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Bartenderss the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Bartenders employment.
  • At $35,416/year, Texas Bartenders salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $37,280/year.