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Bartenders average salary by city in Washington
- Seattle$62,090
- Bellingham$59,340
- Mount Vernon$59,070
- Bremerton$58,850
- Kennewick$58,550
- Spokane$57,470
- Olympia$57,260
- Walla Walla$57,150
- Yakima$55,280
- Wenatchee$54,180
- Longview$53,950
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $62,090 | $58,180 | $49,470 | $52,069 | 111 |
| Bellingham | $59,340 | $56,110 | $47,600 | $49,860 | 103 |
| Mount Vernon | $59,070 | $56,640 | $47,200 | $49,643 | 102 |
| Bremerton | $58,850 | $53,810 | $46,690 | $49,466 | 106 |
| Kennewick | $58,550 | $55,820 | $47,140 | $49,225 | 100 |
| Spokane | $57,470 | $50,210 | $44,840 | $48,357 | 100 |
| Olympia | $57,260 | $50,180 | $45,900 | $48,188 | 104 |
| Walla Walla | $57,150 | $54,030 | $46,230 | $48,100 | 99 |
| Yakima | $55,280 | $49,700 | $45,360 | $46,597 | 96 |
| Wenatchee | $54,180 | $48,220 | $46,520 | $45,714 | 104 |
| Longview | $53,950 | $49,930 | $43,030 | $45,529 | 98 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-3011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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