Bartenders salary
in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $27,580–$31,240
- vs U.S. median
- -17%
- Metro rank
- #264 of 453
Bartenders in the East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $28,600 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,150 jobs (May 2025). That is 17% below the U.S. median of $34,340 and 3% below the SD statewide median of $29,400. It ranks #264 of 453 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,150 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Bartenders pay in other SD metros
3 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $30,180 |
| Rapid City, SD | $29,500 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $28,710 |
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Questions
What is the average Bartenders salary in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $28,600 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,150 jobs pay between $27,580 and $31,240. The 10th percentile is $27,040 and the 90th is $36,850.
Is East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Bartenders?
That is 17% below the U.S. median of $34,340 and 3% below the SD statewide median of $29,400. It ranks #264 of 453 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Bartenders make an hour in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area?
About $13.75 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $28,600 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $13.26–$15.02 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.