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Bartenders in Washington earned a median of $55,830 a year ($26.84 an hour) in May 2025, 63% above the national median of $34,340; 16,800 were employed there, ranking #4 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $55,830 | $34,340 |
| Mean annual wage | $60,010 | $40,790 |
| Median hourly wage | $26.84 | $16.51 |
| 10th percentile | $39,380 | $20,110 |
| 25th percentile | $47,930 | $27,400 |
| 75th percentile | $62,900 | $47,570 |
| 90th percentile | $90,130 | $73,770 |
| Employment | 16,800 | 756,390 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 4.732 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.97 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.