Bartenders Salary in Washington
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Washington
Bartenders in Washington earn a median salary of $46,630 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, +39.1% vs the national median of $33,530. An estimated 33,180 bartenders are employed across Washington, with salaries ranging from $44,290 to $50,070 depending on location.
$46,630
Avg median salary in Washington
$50,070
Highest paying metro
$44,290
Lowest paying metro
33,180
Employed in Washington
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Bartenders salaries by city in Washington
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV | $50,070 | $36,250 | $75,480 | 15,110 |
| Seattle, WA | $49,490 | $46,260 | $61,210 | 10,870 |
| Bremerton, WA | $47,690 | $43,910 | $59,640 | 750 |
| Bellingham, WA | $47,170 | $44,210 | $56,270 | 690 |
| Western Washington | $46,900 | $44,740 | $57,220 | 950 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $46,790 | $43,340 | $54,630 | 330 |
| Kennewick, WA | $46,780 | $42,050 | $59,710 | 690 |
| Longview, WA | $46,130 | $40,100 | $51,000 | 260 |
| Olympia, WA | $46,020 | $40,170 | $57,130 | 610 |
| Spokane, WA | $45,700 | $39,030 | $56,360 | 1,240 |
| Yakima, WA | $45,340 | $39,010 | $53,250 | 450 |
| Eastern Washington | $45,260 | $37,910 | $56,940 | 660 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $45,190 | $39,540 | $55,730 | 450 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $44,290 | $38,140 | $54,460 | 120 |