DOL Median (Washington, DC)
$30,000
vs National
-16.3%
National: $35,838BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$20,548
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$30,000
-16.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$35,838
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Bartenders in Washington, DC earns $30,000 in nominal terms, which is 16.3% below the national average of $35,838. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $20,548 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington, DC
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| AM & EVE CORPORATION | $30,000 | 1 |
| AM & EVE CORPORATION | $30,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Bartenders make in Washington, DC?
The median Bartenders salary in Washington, DC is $30,000 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Washington, DC a good place to work as a Bartenders?
A Bartenders in Washington, DC earns 16.3% less than the national median of $35,838, or $20,548 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.