How much does a bartender make in Washington?
$55,830a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in Washington. That is $26.84 an hour or $4,653 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.84
- Vs. national median
- +63%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 16,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,380Median: $55,830Highest 10%: $90,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,380 | $18.93 | |
| 25th | $47,930 | $23.04 | |
| Median | $55,830 | $26.84 | |
| 75th | $62,900 | $30.24 | |
| 90th | $90,130 | $43.33 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $58,180 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $56,640 |
| Bellingham, WA | $56,110 |
| Kennewick, WA | $55,820 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $54,030 |
| Bremerton, WA | $53,810 |
| Spokane, WA | $50,210 |
| Olympia, WA | $50,180 |
| Longview, WA | $49,930 |
| Yakima, WA | $49,700 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $48,220 |
| Portland, OR | $45,590 |
| Lewiston, ID | $29,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bartenders.
| 1. Hawaii | $76,490 |
| 2. New York | $61,210 |
| 3. Washington | $55,830 |
| 4. District of Columbia | $53,920 |
| 5. Maine | $48,920 |
| 6. Virginia | $47,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $26.84 ($55,830 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $55,830 against $34,340 nationally, 63% more.
Where does Washington rank for bartender pay?
Washington ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays bartenders the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $58,180 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.