Bartenders pay in Minnesota
In Minnesota, the median pay for bartenders is $12.93 an hour ($26,900 a year). About 24,420 people work in this job there.
That is 22% lower than the U.S. median ($34,340). Minnesota ranks 40th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bartenders in Minnesota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.13 | $23,150 |
| 25% of workers | $11.47 | $23,850 |
| Half of workers (median) | $12.93 | $26,900 |
| 75% of workers | $15.89 | $33,050 |
| 90% of workers | $18.65 | $38,790 |
Bartenders pay in Minnesota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $27,600 | 15,370 |
| Rochester | $27,000 | 940 |
| St. Cloud | $25,970 | 780 |
| Mankato | $24,710 | 450 |
| Duluth | $23,540 | 1,630 |
Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for bartenders
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 121,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Minnesota
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $31,370 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $25,470 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $38,590 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $34,850 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $45,270 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $36,000 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $29,210 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $62,600 |
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