Bartenders pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for bartenders is $13.45 an hour ($27,980 a year). About 6,560 people work in this job there.
That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($34,340). Alabama ranks 35th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bartenders in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $8.30 | $17,260 |
| 25% of workers | $10.33 | $21,480 |
| Half of workers (median) | $13.45 | $27,980 |
| 75% of workers | $17.07 | $35,510 |
| 90% of workers | $26.68 | $55,500 |
Bartenders pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur | $30,540 | 100 |
| Birmingham | $30,010 | 1,590 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $28,360 | 740 |
| Huntsville | $28,210 | 850 |
| Mobile | $27,980 | 570 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $27,730 | 190 |
| Dothan | $27,420 | 190 |
| Montgomery | $26,830 | 460 |
| Tuscaloosa | $26,830 | 450 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $26,210 | 400 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $25,760 | 120 |
| Gadsden | $23,700 | 120 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for bartenders
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 121,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $23,700 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $26,840 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $37,110 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $27,930 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $32,180 |
| Food Service Managers | $63,010 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $22,470 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $29,000 |
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