Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in New York
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers in New York was $36,740 +8.1% vs national
New York vs United States
| New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual | $36,740 | $33,980 |
| Median hourly | $17.66 | $16.34 |
| Employment | 41,340 | 542,750 |
| Location quotient | 1.22 | 1.00 |
Data source: BLS OES state file (New York) · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
How to interpret these figures
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $33,040, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $59,080 — a 1.8x gap between entry-level and top earners.
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $33,040, median pay is $36,740, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $59,080.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers salary in New York?
The median annual wage in New York is $36,740 ($17.66 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.
How does New York compare to the national average for dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers?
The New York median of $36,740 is 8.1% higher than the U.S. median of $33,980.
How many dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers work in New York?
Approximately 41,340 are employed in New York, per BLS OES.