Bartenders Salary in Southeast Missouri

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

Median annual salary $26,700 -20.4% vs national
Median hourly $12.84
10th percentile $25,580
90th percentile $32,670
Employed locally 790
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,580
    25th
    $25,580
    50th (median)
    $26,700
    75th
    $32,670
    90th
    $32,670

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Fast Food $27,520
    Waiters and Waitresses $25,900
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,220
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,800
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $28,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Southeast Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Southeast Missouri is $12.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.14 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Missouri above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Southeast Missouri is 20.4% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $25,580 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,580.