Bartenders pay range in Jackson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $16,620 a year or less, while the top 10% make $75,050 or more. The middle half of bartenders in Jackson earn between $19,040 and $49,710.
- $17K10th
- $19K25th
- $29KMedian
- $50K75th
- $75K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $37,090 | $3,091 | $17.83 |
| Median | $29,230 | $2,436 | $14.05 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $19,040 | $1,587 | $9.15 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,710 | $4,142 | $23.90 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bartenders pay in Jackson vs. Mississippi and the U.S.
Bartenders in Jackson earn about the same as the Mississippi average ($36,510) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($40,790). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $34,340.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $37,090 | $29,230 | $16,620 | $75,050 | 430 |
| Mississippi | $36,510 | $28,320 | $15,910 | $74,330 | 2,770 |
| 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 Jackson
On the average salary of $37,090, a single filer in Jackson takes home about $31,230 a year, or $2,603 a month and $1,201 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Jackson a good place for bartenders? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jackson area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.0), so the average $37,090 buys what about $41,652 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Jackson ($42,850). A typical home costs $215,136, or 5.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Bartenders salary in other Mississippi cities
Jackson ranks 2nd of 3 Mississippi metro areas for this job; Gulfport pays the most ($37,160).
- Gulfport$37,160
- Jackson$37,090
- Hattiesburg$33,760
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 Jackson: questions
How much do bartenders make an hour in Jackson?
$17.83 an hour on average, and $14.05 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bartenders salary in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $16,620 a year and the 25th percentile is $19,040, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bartenders take-home pay in Jackson?
About $31,230 a year ($2,603 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $37,090.
Do bartenders earn more in Jackson than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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 Jackson, MS (27140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.7%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.32, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.32).
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