Bartenders pay range in Watertown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,240 a year or less, while the top 10% make $70,840 or more. The middle half of bartenders in Watertown earn between $32,240 and $48,810.
- $32K10th
- $32K25th
- $36KMedian
- $49K75th
- $71K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,260 | $3,688 | $21.28 |
| Median | $36,170 | $3,014 | $17.39 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $32,240 | $2,687 | $15.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,810 | $4,068 | $23.47 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bartenders pay in Watertown vs. New York and the U.S.
Bartenders in Watertown earn 28% less than the New York average ($61,670) and 9% more than the U.S. average ($40,790). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $34,340.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown | $44,260 | $36,170 | $32,240 | $70,840 | 260 |
| 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 Watertown
On the average salary of $44,260, a single filer in Watertown takes home about $35,914 a year, or $2,993 a month and $1,381 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 Watertown a good place for bartenders? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Watertown area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.7), so the average $44,260 buys what about $50,473 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Watertown ($47,600). A typical home costs $230,401, or 5.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Bartenders salary in other New York cities
Watertown ranks 13th 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
- Watertown$44,260
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 Watertown: questions
How much do bartenders make an hour in Watertown?
$21.28 an hour on average, and $17.39 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bartenders salary in Watertown?
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 Watertown?
About $35,914 a year ($2,993 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,260. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do bartenders earn more in Watertown than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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 Watertown-Fort Drum, NY (48060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.5%.
- 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 1.34, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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