Bartenders Salary in Southeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $26,630 -20.6% vs national
Median hourly $12.80
10th percentile $22,570
90th percentile $30,720
Employed locally 1,460
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,570
    25th
    $23,420
    50th (median)
    $26,630
    75th
    $28,300
    90th
    $30,720

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,640
    Waiters and Waitresses$23,160
    Food Preparation Workers$33,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$41,750
    Cooks, Restaurant$35,770
    Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$34,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Southeast Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Southeast Minnesota is $12.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.00 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Minnesota above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Southeast Minnesota is 20.6% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $22,570 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,420.