DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
35-3011 Bartenders
Occupational Description:
Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| EDR 3 - Arrowhead | 1,390 | 202 | $8.89/hr | $0.17/hr | $7.70/hr | $8.09/hr | $8.71/hr | $9.34/hr | $11.25/hr |
| Minnesota | 15,380 | 877 | $9.52/hr | $0.14/hr | $7.73/hr | $8.16/hr | $8.87/hr | $10.00/hr | $13.51/hr |
| U S | 538,220 | 5,382 | $10.53/hr | $0.04/hr | $7.94/hr | $8.49/hr | $9.20/hr | $11.31/hr | $15.68/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change - | |
| Cashiers | 3,890 | $8.89/hr | N/A |
| Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food | 3,440 | $8.69/hr | N/A |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 3,320 | $8.52/hr | N/A |
| Food Preparation Workers | 750 | $10.91/hr | N/A |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | 370 | $9.38/hr | N/A |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | 10 | $8.70/hr | N/A |
Tasks for Bartenders
- Mixes ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks.
- Collects money for drinks served.
- Serves wine and draft or bottled beer.
- Arranges bottles and glasses to make attractive display.
- Orders or requisitions liquors and supplies.
- Prepares appetizers, such as pickles, cheese, and cold meats.
- Cleans glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.
- Slices and pits fruit for garnishing drinks.