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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $31,510 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $15.15
10th percentile $26,500
90th percentile $42,390
Employed locally 400
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,500
    25th
    $28,620
    50th (median)
    $31,510
    75th
    $37,010
    90th
    $42,390

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary vs area income 35% Median Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary is 65% 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 Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$30,140
    Waiters and Waitresses$37,960
    Cooks, Restaurant$36,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$45,760
    Bartenders$46,390
    Dishwashers$33,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Charlottesville, VA is $15.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.79 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville, VA is 3.6% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $26,500 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,620.