Bartenders Salary in Western Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $22,160 -33.9% vs national
Median hourly $10.65
10th percentile $17,910
90th percentile $28,760
Employed locally 1,740
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,910
    25th
    $21,020
    50th (median)
    $22,160
    75th
    $26,830
    90th
    $28,760

    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 Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,770
    Waiters and Waitresses $27,510
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,980
    Food Preparation Workers $33,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,440
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $37,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Western Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Western Wisconsin is $10.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.35 or more per hour.

    Is Western Wisconsin above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Western Wisconsin is 33.9% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $17,910 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,020.