SOC 35-3011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Bartenders — Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Bartenders in Corpus Christi, TX is $20,970 per year, substantially below the national median of $34,340 — a gap of 38.9%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Bartenders in Corpus Christi, TX is $20,970 per year, substantially below the national median of $34,340 — a gap of 38.9%. Pay ranges from under $15,760 at the tenth percentile to more than $58,210 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $16,680 to $35,260.
Employment stands at 1,100, or 5.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Dallas leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $24,170. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 399th of 399 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $15,760 | −54.1% |
| 25th | $16,680 | −51.4% |
| Median (50th) | $20,970 | −38.9% |
| 75th | $35,260 | +2.7% |
| 90th | $58,210 | +69.5% |
| Mean | $29,300 | −14.7% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas | $24,170 | 18,300 | |
| 2 | Austin | $23,670 | 7,130 | |
| 3 | Texarkana | $22,880 | 160 | |
| 4 | Houston | $22,770 | 13,160 | |
| 5 | Beaumont | $22,600 | 550 | |
| 6 | Midland | $21,980 | 430 | |
| 7 | San Antonio | $21,980 | 5,610 | |
| 8 | Abilene | $21,890 | 310 | |
| 9 | Wichita Falls | $21,460 | 240 | |
| 10 | Waco | $21,420 | 500 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Corpus Christi run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $20,970 goes as far as $21,596 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 37.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$20,970as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$21,596US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $20,970 a year, 38.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $15,760 to $58,210 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Dallas, at $24,170.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Bartenders in Corpus Christi, TX?
The median annual wage is $20,970, or $10.08 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $34,340, so pay in Corpus Christi, TX is 38.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Corpus Christi, TX earns more than $58,210 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $15,760 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Dallas, at $24,170 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,100 jobs in this occupation in Corpus Christi, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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