Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $23,420 -28.3% vs national
Median hourly $11.26
10th percentile $17,170
90th percentile $37,480
Employed locally 1,050
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,170
    25th
    $18,520
    50th (median)
    $23,420
    75th
    $30,400
    90th
    $37,480

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary vs area income 28% Median Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary is 72% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $38,270
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $35,360
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $33,960
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $29,700
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $29,060
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $27,800

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,450
    Waiters and Waitresses$18,890
    Cooks, Restaurant$36,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$44,010
    Bartenders$18,710
    Food Preparation Workers$33,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Charleston, SC is $11.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.07 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston 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 Charleston, SC 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $17,170 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,520.