Bartenders Salary in Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 2,890 employed

Annual Mean

$53,970

$25.95/hr

Annual Median

$46,920

$22.56/hr

Bottom 10%

$32,240

$15.50/hr

Top 10%

$80,440

$38.67/hr

Location vs National Average

Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

$53,970

Difference

+32.3% 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	$33,810	$16.26/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$46,920	$22.56/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$71,100	$34.19/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$80,440	$38.67/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$32K

25th

$34K

Median

$47K

75th

$71K

90th

$80K

Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY has a moderate number of Bartenders positions (approximately 2,890), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY, Bartenders salaries range from $32,240 at the 10th percentile to $80,440 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $48,200 (103% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.