Bartenders Salary in Muskegon, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI

Median annual salary $37,980 +13.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.26
10th percentile $25,960
90th percentile $72,030
Employed locally 390
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,960
    25th
    $29,260
    50th (median)
    $37,980
    75th
    $57,640
    90th
    $72,030

    Muskegon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 60% Median Bartenders salary is 40% 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
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $45,330
    Flint, MI $45,130
    Traverse City, MI $44,520

    Related occupations in Muskegon, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,230
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,610
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,990
    Cooks, Fast Food $27,990
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $28,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Muskegon?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Muskegon, MI is $18.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.08 or more per hour.

    Is Muskegon above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Muskegon, MI is 13.3% 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 Muskegon?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $25,960 per year in Muskegon, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,260.