How much does a bartender make in Michigan?
$36,780a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in Michigan. That is $17.68 an hour or $3,065 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.68
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 21,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,960Median: $36,780Highest 10%: $76,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,960 | $12.48 | |
| 25th | $28,640 | $13.77 | |
| Median | $36,780 | $17.68 | |
| 75th | $57,310 | $27.55 | |
| 90th | $76,090 | $36.58 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lansing, MI | $40,230 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $39,430 |
| Niles, MI | $38,970 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $38,430 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $38,300 |
| Midland, MI | $38,170 |
| Monroe, MI | $37,800 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $37,660 |
| Traverse City, MI | $37,300 |
| Muskegon, MI | $36,960 |
| Detroit, MI | $36,780 |
| Saginaw, MI | $36,550 |
| Flint, MI | $36,130 |
| Jackson, MI | $35,740 |
| Bay City, MI | $34,720 |
| South Bend, IN | $23,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bartenders.
| 14. Massachusetts | $37,440 |
| 15. New Mexico | $36,980 |
| 16. Delaware | $36,840 |
| 17. Michigan | $36,780 |
| 18. North Carolina | $36,470 |
| 19. Rhode Island | $36,410 |
| 20. California | $36,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $17.68 ($36,780 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Michigan than the national average?
Yes: $36,780 against $34,340 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Michigan rank for bartender pay?
Michigan ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays bartenders the most?
Lansing-East Lansing, MI, with a median of $40,230 a year.
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.