Bartender Salary in Milwaukee, WI
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The median bartender in the Milwaukee area earns $25,970 a year ($12.49 an hour), 24% below the U.S. median ($34,340) and 11% above the Wisconsin median ($23,460). Half of the 7,330 bartenders there earn between $21,250 and $30,070.
Median $25,970
10th: $16,93090th: $40,250
| Annual pay | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $16,930 | $17,200 | $20,110 |
| 25th percentile | $21,250 | $20,910 | $27,400 |
| Median | $25,970 | $23,460 | $34,340 |
| 75th percentile | $30,070 | $29,860 | $47,570 |
| 90th percentile | $40,250 | $39,040 | $73,770 |
| Average | $27,850 | $26,970 | $40,790 |
| Jobs | 7,330 | 29,520 | 756,390 |
Milwaukee, WI ranks 43rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for bartender pay. Highest: New York, NY ($61,220).
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- 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
- Portland, OR: $45,590
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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.