Bartenders pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for bartenders is $26.84 an hour ($55,830 a year). About 16,800 people work in this job there.
That is 63% higher than the U.S. median ($34,340). Washington ranks 3rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bartenders in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.93 | $39,380 |
| 25% of workers | $23.04 | $47,930 |
| Half of workers (median) | $26.84 | $55,830 |
| 75% of workers | $30.24 | $62,900 |
| 90% of workers | $43.33 | $90,130 |
Bartenders pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $58,180 | 9,640 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $56,640 | 270 |
| Bellingham | $56,110 | 600 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $55,820 | 600 |
| Walla Walla | $54,030 | 120 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $53,810 | 560 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $50,210 | 1,100 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $50,180 | 530 |
| Longview-Kelso | $49,930 | 210 |
| Yakima | $49,700 | 350 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $48,220 | 390 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for bartenders
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 121,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $37,710 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $56,130 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $46,800 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $59,400 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $40,910 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $38,870 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $41,420 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $76,010 |
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