Bartenders Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $29,180 -13% vs national
Median hourly $14.03
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $48,620
Employed locally 870
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $29,120
    50th (median)
    $29,180
    75th
    $30,490
    90th
    $48,620

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 39% Median Bartenders salary is 61% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Bartenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $80,040
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $47,690
    Charlottesville, VA $46,390
    Niles, MI $38,100
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $36,240
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $35,440

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,950
    Waiters and Waitresses$29,120
    Cooks, Restaurant$34,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37,650
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$33,840
    Food Preparation Workers$31,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Springfield, IL is $14.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.04 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Springfield, IL is 13% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,120.