Bartenders Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $22,760 -32.1% vs national
Median hourly $10.94
10th percentile $17,420
90th percentile $43,280
Employed locally 690
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,420
    25th
    $20,290
    50th (median)
    $22,760
    75th
    $28,940
    90th
    $43,280

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 30% Median Bartenders salary is 70% 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
    District of Columbia $54,930
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $50,070
    Virginia $46,860
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $46,020
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $45,220
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $37,730

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,410
    Waiters and Waitresses$27,620
    Cooks, Restaurant$35,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$38,470
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$35,620
    Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$29,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Cedar Rapids, IA is $10.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.19 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 32.1% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $17,420 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,290.