Bartenders Salary in Kenosha, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kenosha, WI

Median annual salary $22,150 -33.9% vs national
Median hourly $10.65
10th percentile $17,040
90th percentile $32,970
Employed locally 610
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,040
    25th
    $18,730
    50th (median)
    $22,150
    75th
    $27,640
    90th
    $32,970

    Kenosha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,412 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 28% Median Bartenders salary is 72% 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 Kenosha, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,060
    Waiters and Waitresses$28,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37,790
    Cooks, Restaurant$37,570
    Food Preparation Workers$33,320
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$37,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Kenosha?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Kenosha, WI is $10.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.16 or more per hour.

    Is Kenosha above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Kenosha, WI is 33.9% 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 Kenosha?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $17,040 per year in Kenosha, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,730.