Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $33,530 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.12
10th percentile $25,060
90th percentile $34,870
Employed locally 320
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,060
    25th
    $28,330
    50th (median)
    $33,530
    75th
    $34,870
    90th
    $34,870

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary vs area income 52% Median Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary is 48% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $36,380
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $35,750
    Vallejo, CA $35,680
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $34,830
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $34,170

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$26,690
    Waiters and Waitresses$35,150
    Cooks, Restaurant$35,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$38,090
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$35,870
    Bartenders$37,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Blacksburg, VA is $16.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.56 or more per hour.

    Is Blacksburg 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 Blacksburg, VA is 2.6% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $25,060 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,330.