How much does a bartender make in Wisconsin?
$23,460a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in Wisconsin. That is $11.28 an hour or $1,955 a month.
- Hourly
- $11.28
- Vs. national median
- -32%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 29,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $17,200Median: $23,460Highest 10%: $39,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17,200 | $8.27 | |
| 25th | $20,910 | $10.05 | |
| Median | $23,460 | $11.28 | |
| 75th | $29,860 | $14.36 | |
| 90th | $39,040 | $18.77 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Madison, WI | $23,210 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bartenders.
| 41. Montana | $26,010 |
| 42. Arkansas | $25,090 |
| 43. Oklahoma | $24,790 |
| 44. Wisconsin | $23,460 |
| 45. Georgia | $22,830 |
| 46. Indiana | $22,770 |
| 47. Texas | $22,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $11.28 ($23,460 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $23,460 against $34,340 nationally, 32% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for bartender pay?
Wisconsin ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays bartenders the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $27,600 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.