Bartenders pay range in Muskegon
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $25,960 a year or less, while the top 10% make $75,050 or more. The middle half of bartenders in Muskegon earn between $28,030 and $50,830.
- $26K10th
- $28K25th
- $37KMedian
- $51K75th
- $75K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,980 | $3,582 | $20.66 |
| Median | $36,960 | $3,080 | $17.77 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $28,030 | $2,336 | $13.48 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $50,830 | $4,236 | $24.44 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bartenders pay in Muskegon vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Bartenders in Muskegon earn 3% less than the Michigan average ($44,470) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($40,790). At the median the gap is +8% against the U.S. median of $34,340.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon | $42,980 | $36,960 | $25,960 | $75,050 | 410 |
| Michigan | $44,470 | $36,780 | $25,960 | $76,090 | 21,100 |
| 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 Muskegon
On the average salary of $42,980, a single filer in Muskegon takes home about $34,762 a year, or $2,897 a month and $1,337 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
Is Muskegon a good place for bartenders? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Muskegon area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.5), so the average $42,980 buys what about $46,455 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Muskegon ($46,060). A typical home costs $255,271, or 5.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Bartenders salary in other Michigan cities
Muskegon ranks 13th of 15 Michigan metro areas for this job; Grand Rapids pays the most ($48,100).
- Grand Rapids$48,100
- Ann Arbor$47,190
- Lansing$45,990
- Midland$45,450
- Niles$45,280
- Detroit$45,140
- Kalamazoo$45,050
- Battle Creek$44,540
- Traverse City$44,510
- Muskegon$42,980
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 Muskegon: questions
How much do bartenders make an hour in Muskegon?
$20.66 an hour on average, and $17.77 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bartenders salary in Muskegon?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $25,960 a year and the 25th percentile is $28,030, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bartenders take-home pay in Muskegon?
About $34,762 a year ($2,897 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,980. Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
Do bartenders earn more in Muskegon than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% more 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 Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI (34740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- 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 Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.34, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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