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Tipped workers earn well below a living wage in Washington, D.C.: Tipped minimum wage, regular minimum wage, median wage for tipped workers, and living wage in Washington, D.C.
| Category | Hourly wage |
|---|---|
| Living wage | $30.78 |
| Bartenders median wage | $26.41 |
| Waiters and waitresses median wage | $22.01 |
| Regular minimum wage | $17.95 |
| Tipped minimum wage | $10.00 |
Notes: D.C. minimum wage values as of July 1, 2025. Living wage rate for a single adult, assuming all income comes from wages. Living wage is for Washington, D.C., metro area.
Sources: EPI Minimum Wage Tracker. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics Profiles. EPI Family Budget Calculator living wage standards.
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