How much does a bartender make in Syracuse?
$46,710a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $22.46 an hour or $3,893 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.46
- Vs. national median
- +36%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 1,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $46,710Highest 10%: $80,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $33,700 | $16.20 | |
| Median | $46,710 | $22.46 | |
| 75th | $62,150 | $29.88 | |
| 90th | $80,070 | $38.50 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for bartenders.
| New York, NY | $61,220 |
| Binghamton, NY | $47,950 |
| Kingston, NY | $47,760 |
| Albany, NY | $47,370 |
| Buffalo, NY | $46,920 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Syracuse
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $64,170 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $47,640 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $42,830 |
| Cook | $40,450 |
| Cook | $38,740 |
| Food Server | $36,770 |
| Cook | $36,190 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $35,540 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,020 |
| Dishwasher | $34,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $22.46 ($46,710 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Syracuse than the national average?
Yes: $46,710 against $34,340 nationally, 36% more.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $61,210, so Syracuse pays 24% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for bartender pay?
24 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a bartender make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,070 or more.
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.