Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Median annual salary $31,020 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.92
10th percentile $22,110
90th percentile $44,240
Employed locally 1,980
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,110
    25th
    $27,600
    50th (median)
    $31,020
    75th
    $36,660
    90th
    $44,240

    Grand Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,296 2023 • Census ACS
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary vs area income 39% Median Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary is 61% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $35,040
    Battle Creek, MI $33,190
    Midland, MI $32,170
    Elmira, NY $31,430
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $31,200
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $30,790

    Related occupations in Grand Rapids, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,020
    Waiters and Waitresses$36,260
    Cooks, Restaurant$36,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$40,190
    Bartenders$46,470
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$27,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Grand Rapids, MI is $14.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.76 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids, MI is 5.1% 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 Grand Rapids?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $22,110 per year in Grand Rapids, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,600.