Bartenders Salary in Southeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $21,720 -35.2% vs national
Median hourly $10.44
10th percentile $17,160
90th percentile $37,970
Employed locally 1,040
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,160
    25th
    $19,600
    50th (median)
    $21,720
    75th
    $27,290
    90th
    $37,970

    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 Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,340
    Waiters and Waitresses $21,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,740
    Cooks, Restaurant $31,120
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $31,240
    Cooks, Fast Food $27,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Southeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Southeast Iowa is $10.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.67 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Iowa above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Southeast Iowa is 35.2% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $17,160 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,600.