Bartenders Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $45,330 +35.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.79
10th percentile $27,630
90th percentile $75,360
Employed locally 790
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,630
    25th
    $30,050
    50th (median)
    $45,330
    75th
    $60,110
    90th
    $75,360

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 64% Median Bartenders salary is 36% 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
    Flint, MI $45,130
    Traverse City, MI $44,520
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $43,150

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,580
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,890
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,810
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $35,770
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $30,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Lansing, MI is $21.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.89 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Lansing, MI is 35.2% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $27,630 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,050.