Bartenders Salary in Jackson, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MI

Median annual salary $38,440 +14.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.48
10th percentile $25,650
90th percentile $72,690
Employed locally 240
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,650
    25th
    $28,770
    50th (median)
    $38,440
    75th
    $57,600
    90th
    $72,690

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,004 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 59% Median Bartenders salary is 41% 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
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $46,470
    Ann Arbor, MI $46,080
    Midland, MI $45,850
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $45,330
    Flint, MI $45,130
    Traverse City, MI $44,520

    Related occupations in Jackson, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,700
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,500
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $39,830
    Cooks, Fast Food $28,990
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $37,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Jackson, MI is $18.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.27 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Jackson, MI is 14.6% above 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $25,650 per year in Jackson, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,770.