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Bartenders in Alabama
Considering a career as a Bartender in Alabama?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Bartenders in Alabama are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Bartenders in Alabama is growing slower than average.
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Bartenders in Alabama earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Bartenders Work in Alabama?
In 2018, there were 4,440 Bartenders working in the state.
There were 4,120 Bartenders employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 320 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 8,200 Bartenders working in it, which means Alabama has fewer Bartenders than average.
Job Projections for Alabama
Jobs for Bartenders in this state are growing at a rate of 3.8% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 2.5%.
Alabama Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 630 annual job openings, and 3,820 total jobs in 2026 for Bartenders in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 102,300 annual jobs and 626,300 total jobs in 2026.
What do Bartenders Make in Alabama?
In 2018 wages for Bartenders ranged from $16,420 to $31,030 with $19,310 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $7.9 to $14.92. The median hourly rate was $9.28.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $9.25 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $0.03.
The median salary in Alabama is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Alabama Metros for Bartenders
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Bartenders.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Birmingham-Hoover, AL | 1,050 | $20,320 |
Columbus, GA-AL | 630 | $17,960 |
Huntsville, AL | 610 | $18,580 |
Mobile, AL | 340 | $19,100 |
Tuscaloosa, AL | 320 | $19,100 |
Montgomery, AL | 250 | $20,380 |
Auburn-Opelika, AL | 240 | $18,600 |
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | 80 | $20,400 |
Decatur, AL | 70 | $19,230 |
Top States for Bartenders Employment
View the list below to see where most Bartenders work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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California | 66,320 | $25,670 |
Florida | 45,170 | $19,540 |
New York | 44,370 | $29,350 |
Texas | 42,410 | $19,970 |
Pennsylvania | 33,150 | $20,270 |
Illinois | 28,570 | $19,540 |
Wisconsin | 26,330 | $21,020 |
Ohio | 23,980 | $19,280 |
Massachusetts | 21,380 | $25,660 |
Michigan | 17,500 | $19,940 |
New Jersey | 17,360 | $27,850 |
Minnesota | 16,790 | $21,820 |
Nevada | 15,050 | $24,600 |
Washington | 13,630 | $29,820 |
North Carolina | 13,360 | $19,980 |
Arizona | 11,990 | $22,700 |
Indiana | 11,680 | $19,600 |
Missouri | 11,600 | $20,100 |
Colorado | 11,390 | $21,230 |
Georgia | 11,240 | $18,670 |
Below are the states where Bartenders get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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Hawaii | $54,470 |
District of Columbia | $37,250 |
Vermont | $36,010 |
Washington | $29,820 |
New York | $29,350 |
New Jersey | $27,850 |
Alaska | $26,000 |
California | $25,670 |
Massachusetts | $25,660 |
Rhode Island | $24,630 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By U.S. Army Europe Images under License
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