Bartenders Salary in Northwestern Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $21,840 -34.9% vs national
Median hourly $10.50
10th percentile $16,440
90th percentile $36,840
Employed locally 810
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,440
    25th
    $18,770
    50th (median)
    $21,840
    75th
    $28,080
    90th
    $36,840

    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 Northwestern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,300
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,120
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,820
    Food Preparation Workers $30,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,310
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $36,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Northwestern Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Northwestern Wisconsin is $10.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.57 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Wisconsin above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Northwestern Wisconsin is 34.9% 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 Northwestern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $16,440 per year in Northwestern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,770.