Bartender Salary in Buffalo, NY
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The median bartender in the Buffalo area earns $46,920 a year ($22.56 an hour), 37% above the U.S. median ($34,340) and 23% below the New York State median ($61,210). Half of the 2,890 bartenders there earn between $33,810 and $71,100.
Median $46,920
10th: $32,24090th: $80,440
| Annual pay | Buffalo area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $32,240 | $33,640 | $20,110 |
| 25th percentile | $33,810 | $37,090 | $27,400 |
| Median | $46,920 | $61,210 | $34,340 |
| 75th percentile | $71,100 | $77,750 | $47,570 |
| 90th percentile | $80,440 | $93,530 | $73,770 |
| Average | $53,970 | $61,670 | $40,790 |
| Jobs | 2,890 | 43,130 | 756,390 |
Buffalo, NY ranks 5th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for bartender pay. Highest: New York, NY ($61,220).
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- New York, NY: $61,220
- Seattle, WA: $58,180
- Washington, DC: $48,030
- Phoenix, AZ: $46,940
- Virginia Beach, VA: $46,700
- Richmond, VA: $46,070
- Portland, OR: $45,590
- San Jose, CA: $42,270
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.