DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
35-3011 Bartenders
Occupational Description:
Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Southwest Balance of State | 970 | 147 | $11.26/hr | $0.25/hr | $10.19/hr | $10.26/hr | $10.97/hr | $11.80/hr | $12.63/hr |
| Minnesota | 17,970 | 916 | $12.70/hr | $0.24/hr | $10.24/hr | $10.63/hr | $11.37/hr | $12.34/hr | $16.09/hr |
| U S | 646,850 | 6,469 | $13.70/hr | $0.07/hr | $8.70/hr | $9.49/hr | $11.59/hr | $15.36/hr | $22.58/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change - | |
| Cashiers | 3,500 | $11.77/hr | N/A |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,700 | $10.81/hr | N/A |
| Food Preparation Workers | 650 | $12.28/hr | N/A |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | 210 | $14.24/hr | N/A |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | 10 | $11.02/hr | N/A |
Tasks for Bartenders
- Mixes ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks.
- Collects money for drinks served.
- Serves wine and draft or bottled beer.
- Arranges bottles and glasses to make attractive display.
- Orders or requisitions liquors and supplies.
- Prepares appetizers, such as pickles, cheese, and cold meats.
- Cleans glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.
- Slices and pits fruit for garnishing drinks.
