Bartenders pay range in Sioux Falls
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,960 a year or less, while the top 10% make $41,960 or more. The middle half of bartenders in Sioux Falls earn between $28,650 and $35,250.
- $28K10th
- $29K25th
- $30KMedian
- $35K75th
- $42K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $33,330 | $2,778 | $16.02 |
| Median | $30,180 | $2,515 | $14.51 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $28,650 | $2,388 | $13.77 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $35,250 | $2,938 | $16.95 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bartenders pay in Sioux Falls vs. South Dakota and the U.S.
Bartenders in Sioux Falls earn 4% more than the South Dakota average ($31,940) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($40,790). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $34,340.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | $33,330 | $30,180 | $27,960 | $41,960 | 1,260 |
| South Dakota | $31,940 | $29,400 | $27,400 | $38,180 | 3,930 |
| 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 Sioux Falls
On the average salary of $33,330, a single filer in Sioux Falls takes home about $28,961 a year, or $2,413 a month and $1,114 every two weeks. Taxes take 13% of gross pay.
The Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SD | $28,961 | $2,413 |
| Working in MN | $27,996 | $2,333 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Sioux Falls a good place for bartenders? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Sioux Falls area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.6), so the average $33,330 buys what about $36,775 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Sioux Falls ($47,970). A typical home costs $342,936, or 10.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Bartenders salary in other South Dakota cities
Sioux Falls ranks 1st of 2 South Dakota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Sioux Falls$33,330
- Rapid City$32,760
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 Sioux Falls: questions
How much do bartenders make an hour in Sioux Falls?
$16.03 an hour on average, and $14.51 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bartenders salary in Sioux Falls?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,960 a year and the 25th percentile is $28,650, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bartenders take-home pay in Sioux Falls?
About $28,961 a year ($2,413 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $33,330. South Dakota has no state income tax.
Do bartenders earn more in Sioux Falls than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% 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 Sioux Falls, SD-MN (43620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.45, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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