Bartenders Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $28,860 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $13.88
10th percentile $18,490
90th percentile $55,910
Employed locally 590
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,490
    25th
    $21,820
    50th (median)
    $28,860
    75th
    $37,650
    90th
    $55,910

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 34% Median Bartenders salary is 66% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bartenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $80,040
    Urban Honolulu, HI $70,300
    Hawaii $68,820
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $65,480
    New York $60,750
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $59,390

    Nearby metros — Bartenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-South Portland, ME $51,180
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $50,070
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $46,780
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $46,470
    Midland, MI $45,850
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $45,390

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,940
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,980
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $43,480
    Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $35,780
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $39,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Bismarck, ND is $13.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.17 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Bismarck, ND is 13.9% below the national median of $33,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bartenders in Bismarck?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $18,490 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,820.