Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Texas

As of May 2025, the median annual wage for dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers in Texas was $21,550 -36.6% vs national

Texas vs United States

TexasUnited States
Median annual$21,550$33,980
Median hourly$10.36$16.34
Employment60,270542,750
Location quotient1.231.00

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

What this means

The mean wage of $24,390 sits 13.2% 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 Texas?

The median annual wage in Texas is $21,550 ($10.36 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.

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

The Texas median of $21,550 is 36.6% lower than the U.S. median of $33,980.

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

Approximately 60,270 are employed in Texas, per BLS OES.