Bartenders Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $29,230 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.05
10th percentile $26,770
90th percentile $39,330
Employed locally 1,040
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,770
    25th
    $28,160
    50th (median)
    $29,230
    75th
    $35,480
    90th
    $39,330

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 36% Median Bartenders salary is 64% 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
    Rapid City, SD $28,490
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $24,960
    Gadsden, AL $20,460

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,890
    Waiters and Waitresses $30,230
    Food Preparation Workers $29,510
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $28,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $41,490
    Cooks, Short Order $33,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Sioux Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $14.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.17 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux Falls above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 12.8% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $26,770 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,160.