Bartenders Salary in Northern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,450 +11.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.00
10th percentile $25,890
90th percentile $69,900
Employed locally 1,040
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,890
    25th
    $28,600
    50th (median)
    $37,450
    75th
    $56,020
    90th
    $69,900

    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 Northern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,320
    Waiters and Waitresses$34,140
    Cooks, Restaurant$31,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$36,730
    Food Preparation Workers$28,070
    Dishwashers$26,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Northern Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Northern Michigan is $18.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.17 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Michigan above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Northern Michigan is 11.7% 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 Northern Michigan?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $25,890 per year in Northern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,600.