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Bartenders in Michigan earned a median of $36,780 a year ($17.68 an hour) in May 2025, 7% above the national median of $34,340; 21,100 were employed there, ranking #18 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $36,780 | $34,340 |
| Mean annual wage | $44,470 | $40,790 |
| Median hourly wage | $17.68 | $16.51 |
| 10th percentile | $25,960 | $20,110 |
| 25th percentile | $28,640 | $27,400 |
| 75th percentile | $57,310 | $47,570 |
| 90th percentile | $76,090 | $73,770 |
| Employment | 21,100 | 756,390 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 4.79 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.98 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.