Bartenders Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $23,580 -29.7% vs national
Median hourly $11.34
10th percentile $22,570
90th percentile $30,320
Employed locally 450
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,570
    25th
    $22,770
    50th (median)
    $23,580
    75th
    $27,790
    90th
    $30,320

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 32% Median Bartenders salary is 68% 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
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $29,230
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $27,380
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $27,250
    Fargo, ND-MN $27,180
    Rochester, MN $25,890
    St. Cloud, MN $24,390

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $30,700
    Waiters and Waitresses $22,900
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $44,100
    Food Preparation Workers $34,460
    Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $33,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Mankato?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Mankato, MN is $11.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.25 or more per hour.

    Is Mankato above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Mankato, MN is 29.7% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $22,570 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,770.