Bartenders salary
in Memphis, TN-MS-AR
Bartenders in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro earn a median of $28,710 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,380 jobs (May 2025). It ranks #254 of 453 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,380 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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BARTENDERS PAY IN OTHER TN METROS
- Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VAmedian $31,240
- Knoxville, TNmedian $28,860
- Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TNmedian $28,190
- Chattanooga, TN-GAmedian $25,650
- North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan areamedian $24,940
- Clarksville, TN-KYmedian $24,230
- East Tennessee nonmetropolitan areamedian $22,490
- Johnson City, TNmedian $21,700
Questions
What is the average Bartenders salary in Memphis?
The BLS median is $28,710 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,380 jobs pay between $20,440 and $47,150. The 10th percentile is $16,560 and the 90th is $56,350.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.