Bartenders Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $47,170 +40.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.68
10th percentile $35,940
90th percentile $76,820
Employed locally 690
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,940
    25th
    $44,210
    50th (median)
    $47,170
    75th
    $56,270
    90th
    $76,820

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 58% Median Bartenders salary is 42% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bartenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $80,040
    Urban Honolulu, HI $70,300
    Hawaii $68,820
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $65,480
    New York $60,750
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $59,390

    Nearby metros — Bartenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $80,040
    Hawaii $68,820
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $59,390
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,030
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $50,070
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $49,950

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $35,680
    Waiters and Waitresses $46,100
    Cooks, Restaurant $41,240
    Food Preparation Workers $37,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $47,900
    Dishwashers $36,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Bellingham?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Bellingham, WA is $22.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.31 or more per hour.

    Is Bellingham above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Bellingham, WA is 40.7% above the national median of $33,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bartenders in Bellingham?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $35,940 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,210.