Bartenders Salary in District of Columbia
Bartenders in District of Columbia earn a median of $53,920 a year, +57% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $53,920
- vs. U.S. median
- +57% ($34,340)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,760
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,400; the top 10% earn over $95,560. Nationally the range is $20,110 to $73,770.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Waiters and Waitresses$47,850 median in District of Columbia
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$37,920 median in District of Columbia
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$37,570 median in District of Columbia
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$39,080 median in District of Columbia
- Stockers and Order Fillers$39,640 median in District of Columbia
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$37,430 median in District of Columbia
Bartenders pay in District of Columbia
How much do bartenders make in District of Columbia?
The median is $53,920 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,400 and the top 10% earn over $95,560. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for bartenders?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 51 (+57% vs. the national median of $34,340). Living costs are not included.