Bartenders pay in La Crosse-Onalaska
In La Crosse-Onalaska (WI), the median pay for bartenders is $11.12 an hour ($23,130 a year). About 1,200 people work in this job there.
That is 33% lower than the U.S. median ($34,340). It is about the same as the Wisconsin median ($23,460).
Pay range for bartenders in La Crosse-Onalaska (WI)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $7.73 | $16,070 |
| 25% of workers | $10.06 | $20,930 |
| Half of workers (median) | $11.12 | $23,130 |
| 75% of workers | $14.00 | $29,110 |
| 90% of workers | $19.06 | $39,650 |
Bartenders pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $25,970 | 7,330 |
| Sheboygan | $25,720 | 500 |
| Green Bay | $23,380 | 1,620 |
| Appleton | $23,330 | 1,230 |
| Fond du Lac | $23,330 | 380 |
| Madison | $23,210 | 3,810 |
| Kenosha | $23,140 | 650 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska (this page) | $23,130 | 1,200 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $23,120 | 960 |
| Eau Claire | $22,990 | 920 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $22,960 | 700 |
| Wausau | $22,640 | 610 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $22,090 | 800 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 La Crosse-Onalaska (WI)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,280 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $28,380 |
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