Bartenders Salary in Oshkosh, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oshkosh-Neenah, WI

Median annual salary $22,560 -32.7% vs national
Median hourly $10.85
10th percentile $17,300
90th percentile $36,230
Employed locally 930
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,300
    25th
    $20,800
    50th (median)
    $22,560
    75th
    $28,120
    90th
    $36,230

    Oshkosh economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,873 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 31% Median Bartenders salary is 69% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $46,780
    Winchester, VA-WV $41,100
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $38,310
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $34,410
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $34,230
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $34,030

    Related occupations in Oshkosh, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,380
    Waiters and Waitresses$28,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37,490
    Cooks, Restaurant$36,860
    Food Preparation Workers$31,040
    Cooks, Fast Food$28,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Oshkosh?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Oshkosh, WI is $10.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.05 or more per hour.

    Is Oshkosh above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Oshkosh, WI is 32.7% 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 Oshkosh?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $17,300 per year in Oshkosh, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,800.