Bartenders Salary in Walla Walla, WA

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

Median annual salary $44,290 +32.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.29
10th percentile $33,860
90th percentile $72,470
Employed locally 120
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,860
    25th
    $38,140
    50th (median)
    $44,290
    75th
    $54,460
    90th
    $72,470

    Walla Walla economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,212 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 61% Median Bartenders salary is 39% 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 Walla Walla, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $34,190
    Waiters and Waitresses $44,590
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $46,300
    Food Preparation Workers $34,580
    Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $35,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Walla Walla?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Walla Walla, WA is $21.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.55 or more per hour.

    Is Walla Walla above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Walla Walla, WA is 32.1% 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 Walla Walla?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $33,860 per year in Walla Walla, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,140.