Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $35,120 +7.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.89
10th percentile $29,990
90th percentile $58,030
Employed locally 4,650
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,990
    25th
    $30,450
    50th (median)
    $35,120
    75th
    $41,110
    90th
    $58,030

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary vs area income 34% Median Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary is 66% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $42,170
    Boulder, CO $41,600
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $38,490
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $38,270
    District of Columbia $38,160
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $37,020

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $36,310
    Waiters and Waitresses $33,870
    Cooks, Restaurant $43,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $50,540
    Bartenders $32,530
    Food Preparation Workers $39,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Denver, CO is $16.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.35 or more per hour.

    Is Denver 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 Denver, CO is 7.5% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $29,990 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,450.