Bartenders Salary in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 9,640 employed

Annual Mean

$62,090

$29.85/hr

Annual Median

$58,180

$27.97/hr

Bottom 10%

$40,340

$19.39/hr

Top 10%

$96,230

$46.26/hr

Location vs National Average

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

$62,090

Difference

+52.2% vs US avg

US National

$40,790

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$40,340	$19.39/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$49,470	$23.79/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$58,180	$27.97/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$70,140	$33.72/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$96,230	$46.26/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$40K

25th

$49K

Median

$58K

75th

$70K

90th

$96K

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA has a moderate number of Bartenders positions (approximately 9,640), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, Bartenders salaries range from $40,340 at the 10th percentile to $96,230 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $55,890 (96% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.