How much does a bartender make in Madison?
$23,210a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $11.16 an hour or $1,934 a month.
- Hourly
- $11.16
- Vs. national median
- -32%
- Rank among cities
- 304 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 3,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $18,200Median: $23,210Highest 10%: $39,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,200 | $8.75 | |
| 25th | $20,720 | $9.96 | |
| Median | $23,210 | $11.16 | |
| 75th | $29,870 | $14.36 | |
| 90th | $39,170 | $18.83 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for bartenders.
| Minneapolis, MN | $27,600 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $25,970 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $25,720 |
| Duluth, MN | $23,540 |
| Green Bay, WI | $23,380 |
| Appleton, WI | $23,330 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $23,330 |
| Kenosha, WI | $23,140 |
| La Crosse, WI | $23,130 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $23,120 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $22,990 |
| Racine, WI | $22,960 |
| Wausau, WI | $22,640 |
| Janesville, WI | $22,090 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $64,300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $46,060 |
| Cook | $42,960 |
| Cook | $38,440 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,940 |
| Food Server | $36,110 |
| Dishwasher | $32,750 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $30,910 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $29,820 |
| Cook | $29,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $11.16 ($23,210 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $23,210 against $34,340 nationally, 32% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $23,460, so Madison pays 1% less.
Where does Madison rank for bartender pay?
304 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a bartender make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $18,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $39,170 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.