Bartenders Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $29,550 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly $14.21
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $50,100
Employed locally 1,010
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $29,120
    50th (median)
    $29,550
    75th
    $34,030
    90th
    $50,100

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 46% Median Bartenders salary is 54% 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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $80,040
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $47,690
    Charlottesville, VA $46,390
    Niles, MI $38,100
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $36,240
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $35,440

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $30,270
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,120
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,670
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $37,650
    Food Preparation Workers $31,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Champaign, IL is $14.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.72 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Champaign, IL is 11.9% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,120.