Bartenders Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • New York
Bartenders in New York earn a median salary of $47,015 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, +40.2% vs the national median of $33,530. An estimated 54,220 bartenders are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $36,130 to $59,030 depending on location.
$47,015
Avg median salary in New York
$59,030
Highest paying metro
$36,130
Lowest paying metro
54,220
Employed in New York
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Bartenders salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY-NJ | $59,030 | $42,290 | $79,250 | 37,530 |
| Kingston, NY | $56,070 | $36,760 | $74,060 | 480 |
| Central East New York | $53,370 | $36,400 | $75,170 | 1,270 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $51,390 | $36,240 | $72,950 | 1,290 |
| Buffalo, NY | $49,950 | $36,370 | $73,700 | 2,990 |
| Ithaca, NY | $49,940 | $36,620 | $67,800 | 280 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $49,430 | $31,450 | $61,860 | 340 |
| Syracuse, NY | $48,810 | $34,360 | $65,820 | 1,640 |
| Binghamton, NY | $48,530 | $36,510 | $62,940 | 690 |
| Rochester, NY | $47,980 | $36,440 | $66,860 | 2,220 |
| Albany, NY | $47,740 | $36,400 | $66,000 | 1,800 |
| Capital/Northern New York | $39,410 | $31,490 | $62,340 | 780 |
| Elmira, NY | $38,810 | $31,200 | $59,360 | 210 |
| Utica, NY | $38,630 | $31,200 | $51,230 | 810 |
| Watertown, NY | $37,020 | $31,200 | $59,550 | 270 |
| Southwest New York | $36,130 | $31,200 | $57,900 | 1,620 |