Bartenders pay range in Bloomington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $17,740 a year or less, while the top 10% make $41,840 or more. The middle half of bartenders in Bloomington earn between $18,700 and $29,740.
- $18K10th
- $19K25th
- $22KMedian
- $30K75th
- $42K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $26,810 | $2,234 | $12.89 |
| Median | $22,370 | $1,864 | $10.75 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $18,700 | $1,558 | $8.99 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $29,740 | $2,478 | $14.30 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bartenders pay in Bloomington vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Bartenders in Bloomington earn 3% less than the Indiana average ($27,780) and 34% less than the U.S. average ($40,790). At the median the gap is -35% against the U.S. median of $34,340.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | $26,810 | $22,370 | $17,740 | $41,840 | 440 |
| Indiana | $27,780 | $22,770 | $17,050 | $45,000 | 12,880 |
| United States | $40,790 | $34,340 | $20,110 | $73,770 | 756,390 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Bartenders salary after taxes in Bloomington
On the average salary of $26,810, a single filer in Bloomington takes home about $22,361 a year, or $1,863 a month and $860 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
Is Bloomington a good place for bartenders? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bloomington area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.1), so the average $26,810 buys what about $28,196 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Bloomington ($47,660). A typical home costs $303,238, or 11.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Bartenders salary in other Indiana cities
Bloomington ranks 9th of 12 Indiana metro areas for this job; Indianapolis pays the most ($29,510).
- Indianapolis$29,510
- Columbus$28,970
- Elkhart$28,620
- South Bend$28,530
- Lafayette$27,340
- Michigan City$27,280
- Kokomo$27,160
- Fort Wayne$27,130
- Bloomington$26,810
- Evansville$26,360
Highest-paying cities for bartenders
Kahului, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($91,360).
- Kahului, HI$91,360
- Honolulu, HI$72,660
- New York, NY$63,630
- Seattle, WA$62,090
- Portland, ME$60,600
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Bartenders salary in Bloomington: questions
How much do bartenders make an hour in Bloomington?
$12.89 an hour on average, and $10.76 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bartenders salary in Bloomington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $17,740 a year and the 25th percentile is $18,700, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bartenders take-home pay in Bloomington?
About $22,361 a year ($1,863 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $26,810. Includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
Do bartenders earn more in Bloomington than elsewhere?
The average here is 34% less than the U.S. average for this job ($40,790).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-3011; area Bloomington, IN (14020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.24, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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