Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $23,430 -28.3% vs national
Median hourly $11.26
10th percentile $17,030
90th percentile $37,380
Employed locally 800
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,030
    25th
    $21,110
    50th (median)
    $23,430
    75th
    $30,860
    90th
    $37,380

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary vs area income 34% Median Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary is 66% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $39,610
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $38,340
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $36,380
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $36,080
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $36,010
    California $35,790

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $25,430
    Waiters and Waitresses $21,930
    Cooks, Fast Food $27,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,030
    Cooks, Restaurant $31,200
    Food Preparation Workers $27,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Birmingham, AL is $11.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.84 or more per hour.

    Is Birmingham 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 Birmingham, AL is 28.3% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $17,030 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,110.