Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $27,880 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.40
10th percentile $17,830
90th percentile $39,520
Employed locally 590
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,830
    25th
    $21,560
    50th (median)
    $27,880
    75th
    $31,250
    90th
    $39,520

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary vs area income 40% Median Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary is 60% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $38,270
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $35,750
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $33,890
    Grand Junction, CO $33,020
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $30,640
    Muncie, IN $30,100

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,240
    Waiters and Waitresses$29,820
    Cooks, Fast Food$27,340
    Cooks, Restaurant$36,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$45,470
    Bartenders$35,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Asheville, NC is $13.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.96 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville 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 Asheville, NC is 14.7% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $17,830 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,560.