Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Hourly Pay

Median hourly wage: $16.34

Hourly Wage Percentiles

PercentileHourly Wage
10th$10.24
25th$13.62
Median$16.34
75th$17.91
90th$22.39

Data source: BLS OES national file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers make an hour?

The median hourly wage is $16.34; the mean hourly wage is $16.46.

What is the entry-level hourly pay for dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers?

Workers at the 10th percentile earn about $10.24 per hour — a common proxy for entry-level pay.

What is the top hourly pay for dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers?

Workers at the 90th percentile earn about $22.39 per hour.