Bartenders Salary in Janesville, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Janesville-Beloit, WI

Median annual salary $21,590 -35.6% vs national
Median hourly $10.38
10th percentile $17,010
90th percentile $29,920
Employed locally 740
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,010
    25th
    $20,580
    50th (median)
    $21,590
    75th
    $27,230
    90th
    $29,920

    Janesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,390 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 29% Median Bartenders salary is 71% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $46,780
    Winchester, VA-WV $41,100
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $38,310
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $34,410
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $34,230
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $34,030

    Related occupations in Janesville, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,330
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,490
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,090
    Food Preparation Workers $30,490
    Cooks, Fast Food $26,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Janesville?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Janesville, WI is $10.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.68 or more per hour.

    Is Janesville above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Janesville, WI is 35.6% 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 Janesville?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $17,010 per year in Janesville, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,580.