Bartenders Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $47,740 +42.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.95
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $81,550
Employed locally 1,800
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $36,400
    50th (median)
    $47,740
    75th
    $66,000
    90th
    $81,550

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 55% Median Bartenders salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bartenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $80,040
    Urban Honolulu, HI $70,300
    Hawaii $68,820
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $65,480
    New York $60,750
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $59,390

    Nearby metros — Bartenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,030
    Kingston, NY $56,070
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $51,390
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $49,950
    Ithaca, NY $49,940
    Glens Falls, NY $49,430

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $34,170
    Waiters and Waitresses $48,110
    Cooks, Restaurant $38,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $45,120
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $35,360
    Food Preparation Workers $35,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Albany, NY is $22.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.10 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Albany, NY is 42.4% above the national median of $33,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bartenders in Albany?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,400.