Bartenders Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $22,100 -34.1% vs national
Median hourly $10.62
10th percentile $16,640
90th percentile $29,500
Employed locally 640
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,640
    25th
    $19,410
    50th (median)
    $22,100
    75th
    $27,270
    90th
    $29,500

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 29% Median Bartenders salary is 71% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $46,780
    Winchester, VA-WV $41,100
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $38,310
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $34,410
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $34,230
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $34,030

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,890
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,010
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,490
    Food Preparation Workers $30,930
    Cooks, Fast Food $27,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Wausau?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Wausau, WI is $10.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.48 or more per hour.

    Is Wausau above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Wausau, WI 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $16,640 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,410.