Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Bartender jobs in Milwaukee, WI

7,330 bartenders employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $12.49/hour ($25,970/year) median · 24% below the national median.

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The median bartender salary in Milwaukee, WI is $12.49/hour ($25,970/year), with a typical range of $21,250 to $30,070 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Metric	Value	Source
Median salary	$12.49/hour ($25,970/year)	BLS

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Bartender pay in Milwaukee, WI

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Milwaukee metro. Half of Bartenders earn inside that band.

25th$21,250 Median$25,970 75th$30,070 vs US24% below the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area (SOC 35-3011, Bartender). Full Bartender salary guide →

What is a Bartender salary in Milwaukee?

The median bartender salary in Milwaukee, WI is $12.49/hour ($25,970/year), with a typical range of $21,250 to $30,070 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 7,330 bartenders employed in the Milwaukee metro area.

Bartender pay bands in Milwaukee by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Senior Bartender

Typical senior band in Milwaukee

Example (illustrative)

Location: Milwaukee, WI
Typical pay range: $23,243–$30,436
Common on: Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Bartender

Typical entry level band in Milwaukee

Example (illustrative)

Location: Milwaukee, WI
Typical pay range: $22,853–$32,306
Common on: Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Bartender

Typical staff band in Milwaukee

Example (illustrative)

Location: Milwaukee, WI
Typical pay range: $24,801–$31,839
Common on: Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Bartender

Typical lead band in Milwaukee

Example (illustrative)

Location: Milwaukee, WI
Typical pay range: $23,243–$29,969
Common on: Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Bartender

Typical entry level band in Milwaukee

Example (illustrative)

Location: Milwaukee, WI
Typical pay range: $24,801–$31,371
Common on: Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

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Bartender Career Ladder — Milwaukee Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Milwaukee’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

Entry Bartender0–2 yrs$18,698
Mid Bartender2–5 yrs$24,671
Senior Bartender5–8 yrs$31,164
Staff Bartender8–12 yrs$37,656
Lead Bartender12+ yrs$44,149

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 35-3011, Bartender).

Employers in the Bartender hiring market in Milwaukee

Apex Staffing
NexGen Group
TechCorp Solutions
Talent Bridge
Summit Enterprises

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Milwaukee post Bartender jobs

Employers in the Milwaukee metro typically post Bartender roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Greenhouse apply guide · Lever apply guide · Workday apply guide · Ashby apply guide · iCIMS apply guide

Bartender in Milwaukee, WI — Common Questions

How much does a Bartender earn in Milwaukee, WI?: Median $12.49/hour ($25,970/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $21,250–$30,070. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Bartender jobs are there in Milwaukee?: BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 7,330 Bartender roles employed in the Milwaukee metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Milwaukee employers use for Bartender?: Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Bartender jobs for me?: Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Bartender openings in Milwaukee and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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