Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Virginia

As of May 2025, the median annual wage for dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers in Virginia was $32,410 -4.6% vs national

Virginia vs United States

VirginiaUnited States
Median annual$32,410$33,980
Median hourly$15.58$16.34
Employment11,910542,750
Location quotient0.831.00

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

Reading the data

Employment density in Virginia is 0.83x the national average — a below-average concentration of these roles in the local economy.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The median annual wage in Virginia is $32,410 ($15.58 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.

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

The Virginia median of $32,410 is 4.6% lower than the U.S. median of $33,980.

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

Approximately 11,910 are employed in Virginia, per BLS OES.