The median annual wage for Bartenders in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $23,430 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $27,830.
Pay spans roughly $17,530 at the 10th percentile to $45,020 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $11.26 per hour. An estimated 2,020 people work as bartenders in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $23,430 |
| Mean (annual) | $27,830 |
| Median (hourly) | $11.26 |
| 10th percentile | $17,530 |
| 90th percentile | $45,020 |
| Employment | 2,020 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.