Bartenders Salary in Southwest Montana

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

Median annual salary $22,100 -34.1% vs national
Median hourly $10.62
10th percentile $21,420
90th percentile $31,610
Employed locally 620
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,420
    25th
    $21,520
    50th (median)
    $22,100
    75th
    $27,260
    90th
    $31,610

    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 Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,000
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,390
    Waiters and Waitresses $22,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $40,320
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $36,060
    Food Preparation Workers $30,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Southwest Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Southwest Montana is $10.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.20 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Montana above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Southwest Montana is 34.1% 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 Montana?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $21,420 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,520.