Bartenders pay range in Jonesboro
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,880 a year or less, while the top 10% make $56,830 or more. The middle half of bartenders in Jonesboro earn between $23,180 and $33,150.
- $23K10th
- $23K25th
- $24KMedian
- $33K75th
- $57K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $32,000 | $2,667 | $15.38 |
| Median | $24,460 | $2,038 | $11.76 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $23,180 | $1,932 | $11.14 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $33,150 | $2,762 | $15.94 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bartenders pay in Jonesboro vs. Arkansas and the U.S.
Bartenders in Jonesboro earn about the same as the Arkansas average ($32,850) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($40,790). At the median the gap is -29% against the U.S. median of $34,340.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro | $32,000 | $24,460 | $22,880 | $56,830 | 150 |
| Arkansas | $32,850 | $25,090 | $22,880 | $56,830 | 3,020 |
| United States | $40,790 | $34,340 | $20,110 | $73,770 | 756,390 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Bartenders salary after taxes in Jonesboro
On the average salary of $32,000, a single filer in Jonesboro takes home about $27,196 a year, or $2,266 a month and $1,046 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
Is Jonesboro a good place for bartenders? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jonesboro area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 85.9), so the average $32,000 buys what about $37,263 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Jonesboro ($42,240). A typical home costs $205,822, or 6.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Bartenders salary in other Arkansas cities
Jonesboro ranks 4th of 5 Arkansas metro areas for this job; Fayetteville pays the most ($34,960).
- Fayetteville$34,960
- Little Rock$34,790
- Fort Smith$33,730
- Jonesboro$32,000
- Hot Springs$29,510
Highest-paying cities for bartenders
Kahului, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($91,360).
- Kahului, HI$91,360
- Honolulu, HI$72,660
- New York, NY$63,630
- Seattle, WA$62,090
- Portland, ME$60,600
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Bartenders salary in Jonesboro: questions
How much do bartenders make an hour in Jonesboro?
$15.39 an hour on average, and $11.76 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bartenders salary in Jonesboro?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,880 a year and the 25th percentile is $23,180, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bartenders take-home pay in Jonesboro?
About $27,196 a year ($2,266 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $32,000. Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
Do bartenders earn more in Jonesboro than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% less than the U.S. average for this job ($40,790).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-3011; area Jonesboro, AR (27860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.51, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.51).
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