Bartenders pay in Birmingham
In Birmingham (AL), the median pay for bartenders is $14.43 an hour ($30,010 a year). About 1,590 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($34,340). It is 7% higher than the Alabama median ($27,980).
Pay range for bartenders in Birmingham (AL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $8.75 | $18,200 |
| 25% of workers | $11.17 | $23,220 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.43 | $30,010 |
| 75% of workers | $18.67 | $38,830 |
| 90% of workers | $28.95 | $60,220 |
Bartenders pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur | $30,540 | 100 |
| Birmingham (this page) | $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 Birmingham (AL)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,020 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $27,670 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $38,570 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $29,260 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $34,340 |
| Food Service Managers | $65,230 |
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