Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Connecticut

As of May 2025, the median annual wage for dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers in Connecticut was $34,540 +1.6% vs national

Connecticut vs United States

ConnecticutUnited States
Median annual$34,540$33,980
Median hourly$16.61$16.34
Employment5,810542,750
Location quotient0.981.00

Data source: BLS OES state file (Connecticut) · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025

Reading the data

Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $34,010, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $47,100 — a 1.4x gap between entry-level and top earners.

The mean wage of $37,640 sits 9.0% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers salary in Connecticut?

The median annual wage in Connecticut is $34,540 ($16.61 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.

How does Connecticut compare to the national average for dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers?

The Connecticut median of $34,540 is 1.6% higher than the U.S. median of $33,980.

How many dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers work in Connecticut?

Approximately 5,810 are employed in Connecticut, per BLS OES.