Bartender Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median bartender in the Detroit area earns $36,780 a year ($17.68 an hour), 7% above the U.S. median ($34,340) and about the same as the Michigan median ($36,780). Half of the 7,660 bartenders there earn between $29,510 and $59,040.
Median $36,780
10th: $26,71090th: $76,300
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $26,710 | $25,960 | $20,110 |
| 25th percentile | $29,510 | $28,640 | $27,400 |
| Median | $36,780 | $36,780 | $34,340 |
| 75th percentile | $59,040 | $57,310 | $47,570 |
| 90th percentile | $76,300 | $76,090 | $73,770 |
| Average | $45,140 | $44,470 | $40,790 |
| Jobs | 7,660 | 21,100 | 756,390 |
Detroit, MI ranks 19th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for bartender pay. Highest: New York, NY ($61,220).
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- Grand Rapids, MI: $38,430
- New York, NY: $61,220
- Seattle, WA: $58,180
- Washington, DC: $48,030
- Phoenix, AZ: $46,940
- Buffalo, NY: $46,920
- Virginia Beach, VA: $46,700
- Richmond, VA: $46,070
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- Fast Food Worker: $29,590
- Waiter: $37,490
- Restaurant Cook: $37,410
- Food Service Supervisor: $38,570
- Food Preparation Worker: $33,060
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.