Bartenders Salary in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 1,970 employed

Annual Mean

$54,570

$26.23/hr

Annual Median

$47,370

$22.78/hr

Bottom 10%

$32,240

$15.50/hr

Top 10%

$83,420

$40.10/hr

Location vs National Average

Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

$54,570

Difference

+33.8% vs US avg

US National

$40,790

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$32,240	$15.50/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$35,200	$16.92/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$47,370	$22.78/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$66,300	$31.88/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$83,420	$40.10/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$32K

25th

$35K

Median

$47K

75th

$66K

90th

$83K

Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY has a moderate number of Bartenders positions (approximately 1,970), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY, Bartenders salaries range from $32,240 at the 10th percentile to $83,420 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $51,180 (108% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.