Bartenders Salary in Bremerton, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA

Median annual salary $47,690 +42.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.93
10th percentile $37,090
90th percentile $82,950
Employed locally 750
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,090
    25th
    $43,910
    50th (median)
    $47,690
    75th
    $59,640
    90th
    $82,950

    Bremerton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,546 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 48% Median Bartenders salary is 52% 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 Bremerton, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $36,190
    Waiters and Waitresses $47,080
    Cooks, Restaurant $44,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $48,330
    Food Preparation Workers $37,570
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $35,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Bremerton?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Bremerton, WA is $22.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.99 or more per hour.

    Is Bremerton above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Bremerton, WA is 42.2% 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 Bremerton?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,090 per year in Bremerton, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,910.