Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $26,280 -19.6% vs national
Median hourly $12.64
10th percentile $16,700
90th percentile $34,270
Employed locally 420
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,700
    25th
    $19,300
    50th (median)
    $26,280
    75th
    $28,820
    90th
    $34,270

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary vs area income 43% Median Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary is 57% 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
    Napa, CA $36,330
    Lexington Park, MD $35,320
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $35,040
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $34,350
    Grants Pass, OR $31,790
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $31,200

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,450
    Waiters and Waitresses$27,560
    Cooks, Restaurant$30,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37,170
    Bartenders$21,950
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$35,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Erie, PA is $12.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.02 or more per hour.

    Is Erie 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 Erie, PA is 19.6% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $16,700 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,300.