Bartenders Salary
In Wyoming, bartenders earn $22,030 at the median, or about $10.59 an hour. The range runs from $18K at the entry level to $55K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 95.16), that's roughly $23,150 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,008/month, about 61.5% of take-home, which is tight.
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So what does $22K get you in Wyoming?
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What this looks like in Wyoming
Pay for bartenders in Wyoming runs about 36% below the U.S. median of $34K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,008/month, which is 61.6% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Cost of living (RPP 95.16) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. That combination, below-market pay with high housing costs, makes this a financially demanding market for bartenderss.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Wyoming
Entry-level bartenders (10th percentile) start around $18K. Mid-career wages sit at $22K. Top earners bring in $55K or more, a $37K spread from bottom to top.
Bartenders salary by metro in Wyoming
2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne | $22K | -2% | 390 |
| Casper | $21K | -2% | 430 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a bartender afford a 2BR apartment alone in Wyoming?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $22K, rent takes 61.6% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,008/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $500/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for bartenders in Wyoming?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new bartenders typically earn — is $18K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,057/month. At HUD’s $1,008/month FMR, rent would take 95% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is bartender a high-paying job in Wyoming?
Local pay runs 36% below the national median — $22K here vs. $34K nationally.
How does Wyoming compare to the national average for bartenders?
Wyoming pays $22K median vs. the U.S. average of $34K — that’s -36%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 95.16), the purchasing-power equivalent is $23K — below the national median.
How much do bartenders make in Wyoming?
The median is $22,030 a year, that works out to about $11 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $17,620, and experienced bartenders can clear $55,070. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $22K enough to live in Wyoming?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $1,637/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,008/month, which eats 61.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a bartenders salary go in Wyoming?
Wyoming has a Regional Price Parity of 95.16 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median bartenders salary is worth about $23,150 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do bartenders get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.