Bartender Salary in Seattle, WA
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The median bartender in the Seattle area earns $58,180 a year ($27.97 an hour), 69% above the U.S. median ($34,340) and 4% above the Washington median ($55,830). Half of the 9,640 bartenders there earn between $49,470 and $70,140.
Median $58,180
10th: $40,34090th: $96,230
| Annual pay | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,340 | $39,380 | $20,110 |
| 25th percentile | $49,470 | $47,930 | $27,400 |
| Median | $58,180 | $55,830 | $34,340 |
| 75th percentile | $70,140 | $62,900 | $47,570 |
| 90th percentile | $96,230 | $90,130 | $73,770 |
| Average | $62,090 | $60,010 | $40,790 |
| Jobs | 9,640 | 16,800 | 756,390 |
Seattle, WA ranks 2nd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for bartender pay. Highest: New York, NY ($61,220).
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- New York, NY: $61,220
- Washington, DC: $48,030
- Phoenix, AZ: $46,940
- Buffalo, NY: $46,920
- Virginia Beach, VA: $46,700
- Richmond, VA: $46,070
- Portland, OR: $45,590
- San Jose, CA: $42,270
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- Fast Food Worker: $39,150
- Waiter: $57,280
- Restaurant Cook: $47,730
- Food Service Supervisor: $61,610
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.