Occupational Employment Statistics

DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

35-3011 Bartenders

Occupational Description:
Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
First Quarter 2024

Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Minnesota	20,170	1,210	$13.77/hr	$11.08/hr	$11.59/hr	$13.05/hr	$14.12/hr	$17.32/hr

Leading Industries for Bartenders

Industry	OES Employment (Statewide)	OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Manufacturing	1,600	$14.08/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	150	$10.92/hr
Professional and Business Services	N/A	N/A
Leisure and Hospitality	16,060	$12.86/hr
Other Services	1,930	$12.70/hr
Public Administration	430	$15.52/hr

Other Regional Data for Bartenders

Geography	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2022-2032
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA	360	$11.64/hr	N/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA	580	$13.52/hr	N/A
Northeast Balance of State	600	$12.63/hr	N/A
St Cloud MN MSA	710	$11.79/hr	N/A
Rochester MN MSA	770	$12.92/hr	N/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA	910	$11.09/hr	N/A
Southwest Balance of State	960	$12.63/hr	N/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA	1,430	$11.68/hr	N/A
Northeast Minnesota	1,440	$12.41/hr	4.8%
Southeast Balance of State	1,440	$12.80/hr	N/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA	1,470	$13.19/hr	N/A
Southwest Minnesota	1,530	$12.78/hr	5.4%
Southeast Minnesota	1,890	$12.79/hr	6.8%
Central Minnesota	2,210	$12.37/hr	6.5%
Northwest Balance of State	2,420	$13.50/hr	N/A
Northwest Minnesota	2,790	$13.44/hr	5.9%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	10,190	$13.28/hr	5.8%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA	12,000	$13.28/hr	N/A
Minnesota	20,170	$13.05/hr	5.8%

Related Occupations

Occupations	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2022-2032
Cooks, Short Order	780	$17.56/hr	6.0%
Cashiers	58,840	$15.36/hr	-6.8%
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria	8,140	$19.29/hr	4.1%

Task for Bartenders

Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks.
Balance cash receipts.
Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons.
Collect money for drinks served.
Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer.
Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.
Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays.
Clean bars, work areas, and tables.
Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks.
Stock bar with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, or straws.