Bartenders Salary in Rochester, NY

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

Median annual salary $47,980 +43.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.07
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $78,150
Employed locally 2,220
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $36,440
    50th (median)
    $47,980
    75th
    $66,860
    90th
    $78,150

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 64% Median Bartenders salary is 36% 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 Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $33,130
    Waiters and Waitresses $45,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $42,540
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,920
    Food Preparation Workers $34,260
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $33,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Rochester, NY is $23.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.26 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Rochester, NY is 43.1% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,440.