Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $29,230 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.05
10th percentile $26,300
90th percentile $35,930
Employed locally 1,510
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,300
    25th
    $27,340
    50th (median)
    $29,230
    75th
    $32,530
    90th
    $35,930

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary vs area income 43% Median Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary is 57% 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
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $43,750
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $38,380
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $37,120
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $36,940
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $36,880
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $36,680

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,170
    Waiters and Waitresses$31,490
    Cooks, Restaurant$34,360
    Food Preparation Workers$30,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$39,200
    Bartenders$30,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Albuquerque, NM is $14.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.61 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque, NM is 10.5% 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $26,300 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,340.