Bartenders Salary in Bozeman, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bozeman, MT

Median annual salary $23,670 -29.4% vs national
Median hourly $11.38
10th percentile $21,750
90th percentile $39,120
Employed locally 660
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,750
    25th
    $23,250
    50th (median)
    $23,670
    75th
    $29,750
    90th
    $39,120

    Bozeman economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,454 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 27% Median Bartenders salary is 73% 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
    Binghamton, NY $48,530
    Billings, MT $22,640
    Helena, MT $22,610
    Great Falls, MT $22,450
    Missoula, MT $22,210
    Sumter, SC $16,140

    Related occupations in Bozeman, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $34,210
    Cooks, Restaurant $38,890
    Waiters and Waitresses $23,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $45,820
    Food Preparation Workers $35,720
    Dishwashers $32,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Bozeman?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Bozeman, MT is $11.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.66 or more per hour.

    Is Bozeman above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Bozeman, MT is 29.4% 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 Bozeman?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $21,750 per year in Bozeman, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,250.