NY · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 35-3011

Bartenders Salary in New York

Median Annual Salary $60,750 +81% above national average (national: $33,530)
$62,080Mean Annual
$29Median Hourly
42,550Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$60,750
$32,670
10th pct.
$92,960
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$32,670$15.71
25th percentile$37,900$18.22
50th percentile (median)$60,750$29.21
75th percentile$78,660$37.82
90th percentile (top earners)$92,960$44.69
Mean (average)$62,080$29.85

How New York Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. New York
New York (current) $60,750
Hawaii $68,820 +13%
District of Columbia $54,930 -10%
Vermont $54,310 -11%
Washington $48,320 -20%
Maine $47,630 -22%
Virginia $46,860 -23%
New Jersey $45,660 -25%
Arizona $40,860 -33%

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Related Occupations in New York

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $60,600 9,040
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $60,520 61,410
Health Education Specialists $60,320 3,850
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $60,220 5,150
Machinists $60,220 8,870
Opticians, Dispensing $60,100 5,180

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Bartenders salary in New York?

The mean bartenders salary in New York is $62,080 per year. The median (middle) salary is $60,750 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Bartenders in New York?

Entry-level bartenderss (10th percentile) in New York typically earn around $32,670 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $37,900 per year.

What is the highest Bartenders salary in New York?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in New York make approximately $92,960 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $78,660 per year.

How does the New York Bartenders salary compare to the national average?

The median bartenders salary in New York is $60,750, which is +81% above national average of $33,530.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes