Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Bangor, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bangor, ME

Median annual salary $36,900 +12.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.74
10th percentile $29,650
90th percentile $62,100
Employed locally 250
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,650
    25th
    $31,580
    50th (median)
    $36,900
    75th
    $48,370
    90th
    $62,100

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary vs area income 58% Median Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary is 42% 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
    Portland-South Portland, ME $38,750
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $38,380
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $38,340
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $37,120
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $36,940

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$32,220
    Waiters and Waitresses$38,630
    Food Preparation Workers$35,370
    Cooks, Restaurant$38,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$46,630
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$41,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Bangor, ME is $17.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.77 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor 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 Bangor, ME is 12.9% above 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 Bangor?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $29,650 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,580.