Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $29,950 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $14.40
10th percentile $19,300
90th percentile $45,410
Employed locally 8,740
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,300
    25th
    $26,800
    50th (median)
    $29,950
    75th
    $34,360
    90th
    $45,410

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary vs area income 35% Median Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary is 65% 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
    Hinesville, GA $34,930
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $34,020
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $30,790
    Michigan $29,950
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $29,330
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $29,320

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,160
    Waiters and Waitresses$20,270
    Cooks, Restaurant$36,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$38,550
    Food Preparation Workers$35,700
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$29,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Atlanta, GA is $14.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.42 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta 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 Atlanta, GA is 8.3% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $19,300 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,800.