Bartenders pay range in Green Bay
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $17,160 a year or less, while the top 10% make $41,600 or more. The middle half of bartenders in Green Bay earn between $21,120 and $29,700.
- $17K10th
- $21K25th
- $23KMedian
- $30K75th
- $42K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $27,130 | $2,261 | $13.04 |
| Median | $23,380 | $1,948 | $11.24 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $21,120 | $1,760 | $10.15 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $29,700 | $2,475 | $14.28 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bartenders pay in Green Bay vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Bartenders in Green Bay earn about the same as the Wisconsin average ($26,970) and 33% less than the U.S. average ($40,790). At the median the gap is -32% against the U.S. median of $34,340.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay | $27,130 | $23,380 | $17,160 | $41,600 | 1,620 |
| Wisconsin | $26,970 | $23,460 | $17,200 | $39,040 | 29,520 |
| 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 Green Bay
On the average salary of $27,130, a single filer in Green Bay takes home about $23,486 a year, or $1,957 a month and $903 every two weeks. Taxes take 13% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Green Bay a good place for bartenders? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Green Bay area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $27,130 buys what about $29,145 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Green Bay ($49,940). A typical home costs $346,517, or 12.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Bartenders salary in other Wisconsin cities
Green Bay ranks 6th of 13 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Sheboygan pays the most ($28,250).
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
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Bartenders salary in Green Bay: questions
How much do bartenders make an hour in Green Bay?
$13.05 an hour on average, and $11.24 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bartenders salary in Green Bay?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $17,160 a year and the 25th percentile is $21,120, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bartenders take-home pay in Green Bay?
About $23,486 a year ($1,957 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $27,130.
Do bartenders earn more in Green Bay than elsewhere?
The average here is 33% 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 Green Bay, WI (24580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.0%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.91, this job is 1.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.