Bartenders pay range in Wenatchee
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,670 a year or less, while the top 10% make $75,050 or more. The middle half of bartenders in Wenatchee earn between $46,520 and $57,580.
- $40K10th
- $47K25th
- $48KMedian
- $58K75th
- $75K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $54,180 | $4,515 | $26.05 |
| Median | $48,220 | $4,018 | $23.18 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,520 | $3,877 | $22.37 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $57,580 | $4,798 | $27.68 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bartenders pay in Wenatchee vs. Washington and the U.S.
Bartenders in Wenatchee earn 10% less than the Washington average ($60,010) and 33% more than the U.S. average ($40,790). At the median the gap is +40% against the U.S. median of $34,340.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wenatchee | $54,180 | $48,220 | $39,670 | $75,050 | 390 |
| 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 Wenatchee
On the average salary of $54,180, a single filer in Wenatchee takes home about $45,714 a year, or $3,809 a month and $1,758 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 Wenatchee a good place for bartenders? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Wenatchee area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.9), so the average $54,180 buys what about $52,169 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Wenatchee ($49,290). A typical home costs $523,629, or 9.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Bartenders salary in other Washington cities
Wenatchee ranks 10th 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
- Wenatchee$54,180
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 Wenatchee: questions
How much do bartenders make an hour in Wenatchee?
$26.05 an hour on average, and $23.18 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bartenders salary in Wenatchee?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,670 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,520, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bartenders take-home pay in Wenatchee?
About $45,714 a year ($3,809 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $54,180. 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 Wenatchee than elsewhere?
The average here is 33% 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 Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA (48300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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 1.58, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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