Bartenders Salary in Southwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $21,920 -34.6% vs national
Median hourly $10.54
10th percentile $17,430
90th percentile $34,190
Employed locally 300
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,430
    25th
    $20,020
    50th (median)
    $21,920
    75th
    $27,200
    90th
    $34,190

    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 Southwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,630
    Waiters and Waitresses$21,780
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$32,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$36,870
    Cooks, Restaurant$30,490
    Food Preparation Workers$28,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Southwest Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Southwest Iowa is $10.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.57 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Iowa above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Southwest Iowa is 34.6% 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 Southwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $17,430 per year in Southwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,020.