Bartenders Salary in Niles, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Niles, MI

Median annual salary $38,100 +13.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.32
10th percentile $26,050
90th percentile $71,160
Employed locally 460
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,050
    25th
    $28,600
    50th (median)
    $38,100
    75th
    $58,200
    90th
    $71,160

    Niles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,152 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 Niles, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,100
    Waiters and Waitresses $36,060
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,900
    Cooks, Fast Food $28,240
    Food Preparation Workers $30,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Niles?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Niles, MI is $18.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.92 or more per hour.

    Is Niles above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Niles, MI is 13.6% 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 Niles?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $26,050 per year in Niles, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,600.