Bartenders Salary in Mississippi

Bartenders in Mississippi earn the most in Gulfport (average $37,160 a year) and the least in Hattiesburg ($33,760), across the 3 Mississippi metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the bartenders average at $36,510 and the median at $28,320 for 2,770 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $40,790.

Bartenders average salary by city in Mississippi

Gulfport$37,160
Jackson$37,090
Hattiesburg$33,760

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Gulfport	$37,160	$26,660	$18,180	$31,284	90
Jackson	$37,090	$29,230	$19,040	$31,230	89
Hattiesburg	$33,760	$26,360	$16,810	$28,688	88

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Bartenders salary in other states

Bartenders salary by city and state

More about pay in Mississippi

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.
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.

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