How much does a bartender make in Minnesota?
$26,900a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in Minnesota. That is $12.93 an hour or $2,242 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.93
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 24,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,150Median: $26,900Highest 10%: $38,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,150 | $11.13 | |
| 25th | $23,850 | $11.47 | |
| Median | $26,900 | $12.93 | |
| 75th | $33,050 | $15.89 | |
| 90th | $38,790 | $18.65 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sioux Falls, SD | $30,180 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $28,770 |
| Fargo, ND | $28,390 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $27,600 |
| Rochester, MN | $27,000 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $25,970 |
| Mankato, MN | $24,710 |
| Duluth, MN | $23,540 |
| La Crosse, WI | $23,130 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bartenders.
| 37. Tennessee | $27,480 |
| 38. Nevada | $27,460 |
| 39. Idaho | $27,240 |
| 40. Minnesota | $26,900 |
| 41. Montana | $26,010 |
| 42. Arkansas | $25,090 |
| 43. Oklahoma | $24,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $12.93 ($26,900 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Minnesota than the national average?
No: $26,900 against $34,340 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Minnesota rank for bartender pay?
Minnesota ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays bartenders the most?
Sioux Falls, SD-MN, with a median of $30,180 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.