Bartenders Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $46,780 +39.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.49
10th percentile $35,780
90th percentile $77,370
Employed locally 690
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,780
    25th
    $42,050
    50th (median)
    $46,780
    75th
    $59,710
    90th
    $77,370

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 54% Median Bartenders salary is 46% 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 Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $35,480
    Waiters and Waitresses $46,390
    Cooks, Restaurant $39,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $45,360
    Food Preparation Workers $37,330
    Cooks, Fast Food $34,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Kennewick, WA is $22.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.97 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Kennewick, WA is 39.5% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $35,780 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,050.