Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Elkhart, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elkhart-Goshen, IN

Median annual salary $27,680 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly $13.31
10th percentile $19,170
90th percentile $32,820
Employed locally 360
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,170
    25th
    $23,210
    50th (median)
    $27,680
    75th
    $30,780
    90th
    $32,820

    Elkhart economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,617 2023 • Census ACS
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary vs area income 42% Median Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary is 58% 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
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $42,600
    Washington $38,800
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $38,380
    Bellingham, WA $37,760
    Maine $37,470
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $37,120

    Related occupations in Elkhart, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,430
    Waiters and Waitresses$27,910
    Cooks, Restaurant$35,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$38,200
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$32,440
    Food Preparation Workers$30,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Elkhart, IN is $13.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.00 or more per hour.

    Is Elkhart 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 Elkhart, IN is 15.3% 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 Elkhart?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $19,170 per year in Elkhart, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,210.