Bartenders Salary in Elmira, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elmira, NY

Median annual salary $38,810 +15.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.66
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $72,900
Employed locally 210
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $38,810
    75th
    $59,360
    90th
    $72,900

    Elmira economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,469 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 61% Median Bartenders salary is 39% 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 Elmira, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $32,860
    Waiters and Waitresses $39,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $41,210
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $31,430
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,750
    Food Preparation Workers $32,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Elmira?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Elmira, NY is $18.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.39 or more per hour.

    Is Elmira above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Elmira, NY is 15.7% 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 Elmira?

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