Bartenders Salary in Northwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $26,470 -21.1% vs national
Median hourly $12.73
10th percentile $22,570
90th percentile $35,970
Employed locally 2,310
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,570
    25th
    $23,380
    50th (median)
    $26,470
    75th
    $28,880
    90th
    $35,970

    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 Northwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,760
    Waiters and Waitresses $23,070
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,050
    Food Preparation Workers $32,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $44,250
    Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $34,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Northwest Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Northwest Minnesota is $12.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.04 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Minnesota above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Northwest Minnesota is 21.1% 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 Northwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $22,570 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,380.