Bartenders Salary in Elkhart, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elkhart-Goshen, IN

Median annual salary $23,420 -30.2% vs national
Median hourly $11.26
10th percentile $17,830
90th percentile $51,770
Employed locally 230
National median $33,530

Compare Bartenders salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Elkhart, IN stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Bartenders
in
Elkhart, IN
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,830
    25th
    $19,710
    50th (median)
    $23,420
    75th
    $32,370
    90th
    $51,770

    Elkhart economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,617 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 36% Median Bartenders salary is 64% 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
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $65,480
    Kingston, NY $56,070
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $50,070
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $48,910
    Binghamton, NY $48,530
    Washington $48,320

    Related occupations in Elkhart, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,430
    Waiters and Waitresses $27,910
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,200
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $32,440
    Food Preparation Workers $30,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Elkhart?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Elkhart, IN is $11.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.96 or more per hour.

    Is Elkhart above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Elkhart, IN is 30.2% 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 Elkhart?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $17,830 per year in Elkhart, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,710.