Bartenders Salary in Georgia
In Georgia, bartenders earn a median $22,830 a year, well below the national median of $34,340 (−34%); the state ranks 45th of 51 states by median. That is 53% less than the median across all occupations in Georgia ($48,170). Among neighbouring states, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama and Tennessee pay more (up to $36,470 in North Carolina) and South Carolina pays less (down to $19,370 in South Carolina). Georgia employs 14,600 bartenders, 2.99 per 1,000 jobs, the 18th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.61 means it is less common in Georgia than nationally.
Georgia vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Georgia | Hourly | $7.61 | $8.82 | $10.98 | $17.85 | $25.63 | $14.58 | 14,600 | 2.99 | 0.61 |
| Annual | $15,840 | $18,350 | $22,830 | $37,130 | $53,310 | $30,330 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $9.67 | $13.17 | $16.51 | $22.87 | $35.47 | $19.61 | 756,390 | – | – |
| Annual | $20,110 | $27,400 | $34,340 | $47,570 | $73,770 | $40,790 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 45th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 18th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.61
- Jobs per 1,000
- 2.99
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Georgia's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Georgia
15 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Georgia publish a row for bartenders, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinesville, GA | $15.27 | $31,760 | $16,450 | $59,580 | 40 | 2.02 | 0.42 |
| Valdosta, GA | $12.46 | $25,920 | $15,110 | $70,720 | 170 | 3.11 | 0.64 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $12.33 | $25,650 | $15,330 | $51,350 | 890 | 3.32 | 0.68 |
| Rome, GA | $11.77 | $24,490 | $15,620 | $59,540 | 90 | 2.00 | 0.41 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $11.70 | $24,330 | $15,080 | $63,180 | 300 | 3.14 | 0.64 |
| Gainesville, GA | $11.63 | $24,180 | $15,870 | $78,470 | 150 | 1.40 | 0.29 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $11.23 | $23,350 | $16,290 | $49,640 | 9,370 | 3.24 | 0.67 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $10.95 | $22,770 | $15,080 | $61,850 | 280 | 5.97 | 1.23 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $10.86 | $22,580 | $15,540 | $63,690 | 180 | 2.31 | 0.47 |
| Savannah, GA | $10.57 | $21,980 | $16,570 | $62,600 | 1,070 | 5.39 | 1.11 |
| Albany, GA | $10.54 | $21,920 | $15,080 | $60,820 | 140 | 2.37 | 0.49 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $10.15 | $21,100 | $15,540 | $53,140 | 730 | 3.16 | 0.65 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $10.07 | $20,940 | $15,080 | $51,110 | 380 | 3.25 | 0.67 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $9.81 | $20,400 | $16,040 | $49,680 | 480 | 4.99 | 1.03 |
| Dalton, GA | $9.74 | $20,260 | $15,080 | $73,260 | 90 | 1.43 | 0.29 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $13.70 | $28,490 | $15,670 | $74,430 | 250 | 1.78 | 0.37 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $11.04 | $22,970 | $15,100 | $74,430 | 290 | 1.51 | 0.31 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $10.97 | $22,820 | $15,350 | $62,600 | 470 | 2.51 | 0.52 |
| East Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $10.35 | $21,540 | $15,860 | $63,200 | 160 | 1.83 | 0.38 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $10.98 | $22,830 | 14,600 | 0.61 |
| Alabama | $13.45 | $27,980 | 6,560 | 0.64 |
| Florida | $16.90 | $35,150 | 55,170 | 1.14 |
| North Carolina | $17.53 | $36,470 | 20,070 | 0.83 |
| South Carolina | $9.31 | $19,370 | 10,680 | 0.95 |
| Tennessee | $13.21 | $27,480 | 10,330 | 0.65 |
See the national page for Bartenders (every state ranked) and the Georgia wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Georgia estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.