Bartenders pay range in Elmira
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,240 a year or less, while the top 10% make $77,780 or more. The middle half of bartenders in Elmira earn between $32,240 and $59,550.
- $32K10th
- $32K25th
- $41KMedian
- $60K75th
- $78K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,710 | $3,976 | $22.94 |
| Median | $41,110 | $3,426 | $19.76 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $32,240 | $2,687 | $15.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $59,550 | $4,962 | $28.63 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bartenders pay in Elmira vs. New York and the U.S.
Bartenders in Elmira earn 23% less than the New York average ($61,670) and 17% more than the U.S. average ($40,790). At the median the gap is +20% against the U.S. median of $34,340.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmira | $47,710 | $41,110 | $32,240 | $77,780 | 170 |
| New York | $61,670 | $61,210 | $33,640 | $93,530 | 43,130 |
| United States | $40,790 | $34,340 | $20,110 | $73,770 | 756,390 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Bartenders salary after taxes in Elmira
On the average salary of $47,710, a single filer in Elmira takes home about $38,496 a year, or $3,208 a month and $1,481 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Elmira a good place for bartenders? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Elmira area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.4), so the average $47,710 buys what about $50,541 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Elmira ($47,850). A typical home costs $161,607, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Bartenders salary in other New York cities
Elmira ranks 11th of 13 New York metro areas for this job; New York pays the most ($63,630).
- New York$63,630
- Albany$54,570
- Kingston$54,500
- Binghamton$53,980
- Buffalo$53,970
- Kiryas Joel$53,180
- Syracuse$52,330
- Ithaca$51,470
- Glens Falls$51,280
- Elmira$47,710
Highest-paying cities for bartenders
Kahului, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($91,360).
- Kahului, HI$91,360
- Honolulu, HI$72,660
- New York, NY$63,630
- Seattle, WA$62,090
- Portland, ME$60,600
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Bartenders salary in Elmira: questions
How much do bartenders make an hour in Elmira?
$22.94 an hour on average, and $19.76 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bartenders salary in Elmira?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,240 a year and the 25th percentile is $32,240, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bartenders take-home pay in Elmira?
About $38,496 a year ($3,208 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,710. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do bartenders earn more in Elmira than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% more than the U.S. average for this job ($40,790).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-3011; area Elmira, NY (21300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.04, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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