Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Bartender jobs in Rochester, NY

2,140 bartenders employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $22.08/hour ($45,920/year) median · 34% above the national median.

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The median bartender salary in Rochester, NY is $22.08/hour ($45,920/year), with a typical range of $33,690 to $60,430 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Metric	Value	Source
Median salary	$22.08/hour ($45,920/year)	BLS

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Bartender pay in Rochester, NY

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Rochester metro. Half of Bartenders earn inside that band.

25th$33,690 Median$45,920 75th$60,430 vs US34% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Rochester, NY metro area (SOC 35-3011, Bartender). Full Bartender salary guide →

What is a Bartender salary in Rochester?

The median bartender salary in Rochester, NY is $22.08/hour ($45,920/year), with a typical range of $33,690 to $60,430 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 2,140 bartenders employed in the Rochester metro area.

Bartender pay bands in Rochester by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Lead Bartender

Typical lead band in Rochester

Example (illustrative)

Location: Rochester, NY
Typical pay range: $43,164–$51,338
Common on: Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Bartender

Typical senior band in Rochester

Example (illustrative)

Location: Rochester, NY
Typical pay range: $41,098–$55,471
Common on: Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Bartender

Typical lead band in Rochester

Example (illustrative)

Location: Rochester, NY
Typical pay range: $40,409–$53,818
Common on: Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Bartender

Typical lead band in Rochester

Example (illustrative)

Location: Rochester, NY
Typical pay range: $43,853–$56,297
Common on: Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Bartender

Typical senior band in Rochester

Example (illustrative)

Location: Rochester, NY
Typical pay range: $39,032–$54,644
Common on: Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

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Bartender Career Ladder — Rochester Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Rochester’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

Entry Bartender0–2 yrs$33,062
Mid Bartender2–5 yrs$43,624
Senior Bartender5–8 yrs$55,104
Staff Bartender8–12 yrs$66,584
Lead Bartender12+ yrs$78,064

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 35-3011, Bartender).

Employers in the Bartender hiring market in Rochester

TechCorp Solutions
Talent Bridge
Summit Enterprises
Apex Staffing
NexGen Group

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Rochester post Bartender jobs

Employers in the Rochester metro typically post Bartender roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Greenhouse apply guide · Lever apply guide · Workday apply guide · Ashby apply guide · iCIMS apply guide

Bartender in Rochester, NY — Common Questions

How much does a Bartender earn in Rochester, NY?: Median $22.08/hour ($45,920/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $33,690–$60,430. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Bartender jobs are there in Rochester?: BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 2,140 Bartender roles employed in the Rochester metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Rochester employers use for Bartender?: Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Bartender jobs for me?: Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Bartender openings in Rochester and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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