Bartenders Salary in Minnesota
Bartenders in Minnesota earn a median of $26,900 a year, −22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $26,900
- vs. U.S. median
- −22% ($34,340)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 24,420
Pay range in Minnesota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $23,150; the top 10% earn over $38,790. Nationally the range is $20,110 to $73,770.
States ranked near Minnesota
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- Waiters and Waitresses$25,470 median in Minnesota
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$36,000 median in Minnesota
- Gambling Dealers$27,190 median in Minnesota
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$30,200 median in Minnesota
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$29,210 median in Minnesota
- Stockers and Order Fillers$37,120 median in Minnesota
Bartenders pay in Minnesota
How much do bartenders make in Minnesota?
The median is $26,900 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $23,150 and the top 10% earn over $38,790. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Minnesota a good state for bartenders?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 51 (−22% vs. the national median of $34,340). Living costs are not included.