Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $33,760 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.23
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $45,760
Employed locally 310
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $33,280
    50th (median)
    $33,760
    75th
    $35,130
    90th
    $45,760

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary vs area income 49% Median Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary is 51% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $38,270
    Napa, CA $36,330
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $36,080
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $35,890
    California $35,790

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $35,790
    Waiters and Waitresses $33,560
    Cooks, Restaurant $38,020
    Cooks, Fast Food $36,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $45,290
    Bartenders $33,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Chico, CA is $16.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.44 or more per hour.

    Is Chico 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 Chico, CA is 3.3% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,280.