Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Altoona, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Altoona, PA

Median annual salary $26,550 -18.7% vs national
Median hourly $12.77
10th percentile $17,390
90th percentile $33,770
Employed locally 220
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,390
    25th
    $21,590
    50th (median)
    $26,550
    75th
    $29,110
    90th
    $33,770

    Altoona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary vs area income 44% Median Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary is 56% 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
    Napa, CA $36,330
    Lexington Park, MD $35,320
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $35,040
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $34,350
    Grants Pass, OR $31,790
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $31,200

    Related occupations in Altoona, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$26,350
    Waiters and Waitresses$26,550
    Cooks, Restaurant$31,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$35,600
    Bartenders$21,780
    Food Preparation Workers$28,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Altoona, PA is $12.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.69 or more per hour.

    Is Altoona 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 Altoona, PA is 18.7% 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 Altoona?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $17,390 per year in Altoona, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,590.