Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Rhode Island
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers in Rhode Island was $31,200 -8.2% vs national
Rhode Island vs United States
| Rhode Island | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual | $31,200 | $33,980 |
| Median hourly | $15.00 | $16.34 |
| Employment | 2,880 | 542,750 |
| Location quotient | 1.64 | 1.00 |
Data source: BLS OES state file (Rhode Island) · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
What this means
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $31,200, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $47,170 — a 1.5x gap between entry-level and top earners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers salary in Rhode Island?
The median annual wage in Rhode Island is $31,200 ($15.00 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.
How does Rhode Island compare to the national average for dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers?
The Rhode Island median of $31,200 is 8.2% lower than the U.S. median of $33,980.
How many dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers work in Rhode Island?
Approximately 2,880 are employed in Rhode Island, per BLS OES.