Bartenders Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $26,140 -22% vs national
Median hourly $12.57
10th percentile $22,570
90th percentile $34,480
Employed locally 990
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,570
    25th
    $23,120
    50th (median)
    $26,140
    75th
    $28,160
    90th
    $34,480

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,680
    Waiters and Waitresses $23,170
    Food Preparation Workers $29,900
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $42,690
    Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $34,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Southwest Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Southwest Minnesota is $12.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.02 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Minnesota above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Southwest Minnesota is 22% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $22,570 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,120.