Bartenders Salary in St. Cloud, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Cloud, MN

Median annual salary $24,390 -27.3% vs national
Median hourly $11.73
10th percentile $22,570
90th percentile $34,440
Employed locally 750
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,570
    25th
    $22,690
    50th (median)
    $24,390
    75th
    $27,790
    90th
    $34,440

    St. Cloud economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,670 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 32% Median Bartenders salary is 68% 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
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $29,230
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $27,380
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $27,250
    Fargo, ND-MN $27,180
    Rochester, MN $25,890
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $23,850

    Related occupations in St. Cloud, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $30,120
    Waiters and Waitresses $22,990
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,180
    Food Preparation Workers $31,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $43,840
    Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $34,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in St. Cloud?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in St. Cloud, MN is $11.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.37 or more per hour.

    Is St. Cloud above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in St. Cloud, MN is 27.3% 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 St. Cloud?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $22,570 per year in St. Cloud, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,690.