Bartender Salary in Minneapolis, MN
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The median bartender in the Minneapolis area earns $27,600 a year ($13.27 an hour), 20% below the U.S. median ($34,340) and 3% above the Minnesota median ($26,900). Half of the 15,370 bartenders there earn between $24,300 and $33,220.
Median $27,600
10th: $23,15090th: $43,460
| Annual pay | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $23,150 | $23,150 | $20,110 |
| 25th percentile | $24,300 | $23,850 | $27,400 |
| Median | $27,600 | $26,900 | $34,340 |
| 75th percentile | $33,220 | $33,050 | $47,570 |
| 90th percentile | $43,460 | $38,790 | $73,770 |
| Average | $31,700 | $30,680 | $40,790 |
| Jobs | 15,370 | 24,420 | 756,390 |
Minneapolis, MN ranks 42nd 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.