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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $26,700 -18.3% vs national
Median hourly $12.84
10th percentile $21,840
90th percentile $46,370
Employed locally 110
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,840
    25th
    $23,800
    50th (median)
    $26,700
    75th
    $35,870
    90th
    $46,370

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary vs area income 46% Median Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary is 54% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $36,380
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $31,200
    Winchester, VA-WV $29,130
    Wheeling, WV-OH $28,100
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $27,680
    Morgantown, WV $27,050

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Fast Food $22,950
    Waiters and Waitresses $36,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $29,550
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,820
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $23,490
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $28,600

    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, WV is $12.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.37 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, WV is 18.3% 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 $21,840 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,800.