Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $22,460 -31.3% vs national
Median hourly $10.80
10th percentile $15,750
90th percentile $29,450
Employed locally 620
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,750
    25th
    $17,860
    50th (median)
    $22,460
    75th
    $26,680
    90th
    $29,450

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary vs area income 44% Median Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary is 56% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $29,950
    Midland, TX $28,550
    Wichita Falls, TX $28,150
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $28,080
    Sherman-Denison, TX $27,000
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $26,900

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$21,820
    Food Preparation Workers$23,220
    Waiters and Waitresses$22,580
    Cooks, Restaurant$27,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$29,820
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$24,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Brownsville, TX is $10.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $13.70 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville 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 Brownsville, TX is 31.3% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $15,750 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $17,860.