Bartenders Salary in Wisconsin
Bartenders in Wisconsin earn a median of $23,460 a year, −32% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $23,460
- vs. U.S. median
- −32% ($34,340)
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 29,520
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $17,200; the top 10% earn over $39,040. Nationally the range is $20,110 to $73,770.
States ranked near Wisconsin
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- Waiters and Waitresses$29,670 median in Wisconsin
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$34,670 median in Wisconsin
- Gambling Dealers$61,670 median in Wisconsin
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$28,060 median in Wisconsin
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$27,080 median in Wisconsin
- Stockers and Order Fillers$35,000 median in Wisconsin
Bartenders pay in Wisconsin
How much do bartenders make in Wisconsin?
The median is $23,460 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $17,200 and the top 10% earn over $39,040. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for bartenders?
On pay alone it ranks 44 of 51 (−32% vs. the national median of $34,340). Living costs are not included.