Bartenders Salary in Yakima, WA

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

Median annual salary $45,340 +35.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.80
10th percentile $35,130
90th percentile $74,590
Employed locally 450
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,130
    25th
    $39,010
    50th (median)
    $45,340
    75th
    $53,250
    90th
    $74,590

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 67% Median Bartenders salary is 33% 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 Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $34,950
    Waiters and Waitresses $44,580
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,850
    Food Preparation Workers $36,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $45,480
    Cooks, Fast Food $34,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Yakima?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Yakima, WA is $21.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.73 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Yakima, WA is 35.2% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $35,130 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,010.