How much does a bartender make in St. Cloud?
$25,970a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in the St. Cloud, MN metro area. That is $12.49 an hour or $2,164 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.49
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among cities
- 272 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,150Median: $25,970Highest 10%: $40,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,150 | $11.13 | |
| 25th | $23,150 | $11.13 | |
| Median | $25,970 | $12.49 | |
| 75th | $30,110 | $14.48 | |
| 90th | $40,300 | $19.38 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for bartenders.
| Sioux Falls, SD | $30,180 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $28,770 |
| Fargo, ND | $28,390 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $27,600 |
| Rochester, MN | $27,000 |
| Mankato, MN | $24,710 |
| Duluth, MN | $23,540 |
| La Crosse, WI | $23,130 |
Related jobs in St. Cloud
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $41,600 |
| Cook | $40,590 |
| Cook | $36,270 |
| Food Server | $34,510 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $33,540 |
| Cook | $31,010 |
| Dishwasher | $29,830 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $29,680 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $29,580 |
| Host and Hostess | $27,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in St. Cloud?
The median hourly pay in the St. Cloud, MN metro area is $12.49 ($25,970 a year).
Do bartenders make more in St. Cloud than the national average?
No: $25,970 against $34,340 nationally, 24% less.
How does St. Cloud compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $26,900, so St. Cloud pays 3% less.
Where does St. Cloud rank for bartender pay?
272 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a bartender make starting out in St. Cloud?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $40,300 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.