Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $25,800 -21% vs national
Median hourly $12.40
10th percentile $16,890
90th percentile $37,270
Employed locally 790
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,890
    25th
    $19,170
    50th (median)
    $25,800
    75th
    $31,570
    90th
    $37,270

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary vs area income 31% Median Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary is 69% 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
    District of Columbia $38,160
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $36,770
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $36,380
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $36,010
    California $35,790
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $35,120

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,010
    Waiters and Waitresses$28,840
    Cooks, Restaurant$36,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$40,480
    Bartenders$23,430
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$35,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Des Moines, IA is $12.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.83 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines 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 Des Moines, IA is 21% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $16,890 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,170.