Bartenders salary
in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN
- Middle 50%
- $20,930–$29,110
- vs U.S. median
- -33%
- Metro rank
- #350 of 453
Bartenders in the La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN metro earn a median of $23,130 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,200 jobs (May 2025). That is 33% below the U.S. median of $34,340 and 1% below the WI statewide median of $23,460. It ranks #350 of 453 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,200 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Bartenders pay in other WI metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $25,970 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $25,720 |
| Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $24,960 |
| Green Bay, WI | $23,380 |
| Appleton, WI | $23,330 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $23,330 |
| Madison, WI | $23,210 |
| Kenosha, WI | $23,140 |
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Questions
What is the average Bartenders salary in La Crosse?
The BLS median is $23,130 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,200 jobs pay between $20,930 and $29,110. The 10th percentile is $16,070 and the 90th is $39,650.
Is La Crosse a high-paying metro for Bartenders?
That is 33% below the U.S. median of $34,340 and 1% below the WI statewide median of $23,460. It ranks #350 of 453 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Bartenders make an hour in La Crosse?
About $11.12 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $23,130 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $10.06–$14.00 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.