Bartenders Salary in Saginaw, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Saginaw, MI

Median annual salary $41,990 +25.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.19
10th percentile $26,770
90th percentile $73,840
Employed locally 370
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,770
    25th
    $29,210
    50th (median)
    $41,990
    75th
    $58,240
    90th
    $73,840

    Saginaw economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 72% Median Bartenders salary is 28% 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
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $46,470
    Ann Arbor, MI $46,080
    Midland, MI $45,850
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $45,330
    Flint, MI $45,130
    Traverse City, MI $44,520

    Related occupations in Saginaw, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,130
    Waiters and Waitresses $36,400
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,090
    Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $36,160
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $28,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Saginaw?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Saginaw, MI is $20.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.55 or more per hour.

    Is Saginaw above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Saginaw, MI is 25.2% 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 Saginaw?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $26,770 per year in Saginaw, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,210.