Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $23,800 -27.2% vs national
Median hourly $11.44
10th percentile $15,440
90th percentile $35,860
Employed locally 280
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,440
    25th
    $17,450
    50th (median)
    $23,800
    75th
    $28,150
    90th
    $35,860

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary vs area income 36% Median Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary is 64% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $52,980
    Hawaii $47,190
    Urban Honolulu, HI $44,990
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $43,750
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $42,600
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $42,170

    Nearby metros — Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $29,950
    Midland, TX $28,550
    Wichita Falls, TX $28,150
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $28,080
    Sherman-Denison, TX $27,000
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $26,900

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $23,650
    Waiters and Waitresses $27,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,080
    Food Preparation Workers $26,560
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,480
    Bartenders $27,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Abilene, TX is $11.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.21 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salaries?

    The median Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary in Abilene, TX is 27.2% below the national median of $32,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Abilene?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $15,440 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $17,450.