Bartenders Salary in Wisconsin
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 17 metro areas • Wisconsin
Bartenders in Wisconsin earn a median salary of $22,729 per year on average across 17 metro and nonmetro areas, -32.2% vs the national median of $33,530. An estimated 28,220 bartenders are employed across Wisconsin, with salaries ranging from $21,590 to $25,790 depending on location.
$22,729
Avg median salary in Wisconsin
$25,790
Highest paying metro
$21,590
Lowest paying metro
28,220
Employed in Wisconsin
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Bartenders salaries by city in Wisconsin
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan, WI | $25,790 | $21,250 | $28,710 | 470 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $24,470 | $21,330 | $29,490 | 7,090 |
| La Crosse, WI-MN | $23,850 | $21,000 | $28,100 | 1,180 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $23,080 | $20,910 | $28,380 | 350 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin | $22,940 | $20,690 | $29,790 | 2,960 |
| Green Bay, WI | $22,910 | $20,910 | $28,470 | 1,600 |
| Appleton, WI | $22,670 | $20,920 | $28,500 | 1,060 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $22,560 | $20,800 | $28,120 | 930 |
| Madison, WI | $22,450 | $20,950 | $28,550 | 3,650 |
| Western Wisconsin | $22,160 | $21,020 | $26,830 | 1,740 |
| Kenosha, WI | $22,150 | $18,730 | $27,640 | 610 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $22,120 | $20,470 | $27,770 | 870 |
| Wausau, WI | $22,100 | $19,410 | $27,270 | 640 |
| Racine, WI | $21,940 | $19,440 | $28,150 | 710 |
| Northwestern Wisconsin | $21,840 | $18,770 | $28,080 | 810 |
| South Central Wisconsin | $21,770 | $17,400 | $26,990 | 2,810 |
| Janesville, WI | $21,590 | $20,580 | $27,230 | 740 |