Bartenders Salary in Missoula, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Missoula, MT

Median annual salary $22,210 -33.8% vs national
Median hourly $10.68
10th percentile $21,420
90th percentile $33,810
Employed locally 560
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,420
    25th
    $21,540
    50th (median)
    $22,210
    75th
    $27,230
    90th
    $33,810

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 31% Median Bartenders salary is 69% 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
    Binghamton, NY $48,530
    Bozeman, MT $23,670
    Billings, MT $22,640
    Helena, MT $22,610
    Great Falls, MT $22,450
    Sumter, SC $16,140

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $30,200
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,080
    Waiters and Waitresses $21,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $42,480
    Food Preparation Workers $31,440
    Dishwashers $28,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Missoula?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Missoula, MT is $10.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.37 or more per hour.

    Is Missoula above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Missoula, MT is 33.8% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $21,420 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,540.