Bartenders Salary in Northeast Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $26,400 -21.3% vs national
Median hourly $12.69
10th percentile $22,570
90th percentile $34,550
Employed locally 620
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,570
    25th
    $23,070
    50th (median)
    $26,400
    75th
    $28,250
    90th
    $34,550

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $30,000
    Waiters and Waitresses $23,190
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,680
    Food Preparation Workers $31,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $42,690
    Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $34,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Northeast Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Northeast Minnesota is $12.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.06 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Minnesota above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Northeast Minnesota is 21.3% 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 Northeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $22,570 per year in Northeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,070.