How much does a bartender make in New York?
$61,210a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in New York. That is $29.43 an hour or $5,101 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.43
- Vs. national median
- +78%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 43,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,640Median: $61,210Highest 10%: $93,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,640 | $16.17 | |
| 25th | $37,090 | $17.83 | |
| Median | $61,210 | $29.43 | |
| 75th | $77,750 | $37.38 | |
| 90th | $93,530 | $44.97 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $61,220 |
| Binghamton, NY | $47,950 |
| Kingston, NY | $47,760 |
| Albany, NY | $47,370 |
| Buffalo, NY | $46,920 |
| Syracuse, NY | $46,710 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $46,470 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $46,320 |
| Rochester, NY | $45,920 |
| Ithaca, NY | $44,040 |
| Elmira, NY | $41,110 |
| Utica, NY | $38,860 |
| Watertown, NY | $36,170 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bartenders.
| 1. Hawaii | $76,490 |
| 2. New York | $61,210 |
| 3. Washington | $55,830 |
| 4. District of Columbia | $53,920 |
| 5. Maine | $48,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $29.43 ($61,210 a year).
Do bartenders make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $61,210 against $34,340 nationally, 78% more.
Where does New York rank for bartender pay?
New York ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays bartenders the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $61,220 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.