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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

35-3011 Bartenders



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

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Northwest Minnesota 2,63092$13.60/hr$11.03/hr$11.32/hr$12.78/hr$13.97/hr$17.28/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Manufacturing1,780$13.22/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities220$11.03/hr
InformationN/AN/A
Leisure and Hospitality17,300$13.22/hr
Other Services1,930$12.39/hr
Public Administration320$11.97/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 450$11.53/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 500$13.38/hrN/A
Northeast Balance of State 620$12.91/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 750$11.93/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 950$12.66/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 990$12.78/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 1,180$11.66/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 1,330$13.29/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 1,460$13.02/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 1,590$12.91/hr5.4%
Northeast Minnesota 1,610$11.53/hr4.8%
Duluth MN-WI MSA 1,630$11.32/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 2,130$12.70/hr6.8%
Northwest Balance of State 2,310$12.95/hrN/A
Central Minnesota 2,370$13.06/hr6.5%
Northwest Minnesota 2,630$12.78/hr5.9%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 11,170$13.32/hr5.8%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 13,040$13.32/hrN/A
Minnesota 21,570$13.13/hr5.8%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Cooks, Short Order 1,260$14.31/hr6.0%
Cashiers 57,290$15.83/hr-6.8%
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 7,650$20.62/hr4.1%


  • 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.