Bartenders pay range in Longview
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,320 a year or less, while the top 10% make $72,640 or more. The middle half of bartenders in Longview earn between $43,030 and $57,770.
- $41K10th
- $43K25th
- $50KMedian
- $58K75th
- $73K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $53,950 | $4,496 | $25.94 |
| Median | $49,930 | $4,161 | $24.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $43,030 | $3,586 | $20.69 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $57,770 | $4,814 | $27.77 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bartenders pay in Longview vs. Washington and the U.S.
Bartenders in Longview earn 10% less than the Washington average ($60,010) and 32% more than the U.S. average ($40,790). At the median the gap is +45% against the U.S. median of $34,340.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longview | $53,950 | $49,930 | $41,320 | $72,640 | 210 |
| Washington | $60,010 | $55,830 | $39,380 | $90,130 | 16,800 |
| United States | $40,790 | $34,340 | $20,110 | $73,770 | 756,390 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Bartenders salary after taxes in Longview
On the average salary of $53,950, a single filer in Longview takes home about $45,529 a year, or $3,794 a month and $1,751 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Longview a good place for bartenders? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Longview area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.5), so the average $53,950 buys what about $55,308 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Longview ($57,420). A typical home costs $423,261, or 7.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Bartenders salary in other Washington cities
Longview ranks 11th of 11 Washington metro areas for this job; Seattle pays the most ($62,090).
- 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
- Longview$53,950
Highest-paying cities for bartenders
Kahului, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($91,360).
- Kahului, HI$91,360
- Honolulu, HI$72,660
- New York, NY$63,630
- Seattle, WA$62,090
- Portland, ME$60,600
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Bartenders salary in Longview: questions
How much do bartenders make an hour in Longview?
$25.94 an hour on average, and $24.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bartenders salary in Longview?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,320 a year and the 25th percentile is $43,030, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bartenders take-home pay in Longview?
About $45,529 a year ($3,794 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $53,950. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do bartenders earn more in Longview than elsewhere?
The average here is 32% more than the U.S. average for this job ($40,790).
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; area Longview-Kelso, WA (31020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.03, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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