Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $22,410 -31.4% vs national
Median hourly $10.77
10th percentile $17,140
90th percentile $30,070
Employed locally 1,020
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,140
    25th
    $19,960
    50th (median)
    $22,410
    75th
    $26,740
    90th
    $30,070

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary vs area income 37% Median Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary is 63% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $33,390
    Williamsport, PA $25,090
    Jackson, MS $22,280
    Hattiesburg, MS $20,930

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses$20,540
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$22,430
    Cooks, Restaurant$30,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$36,440
    Cooks, Fast Food$23,200
    Food Preparation Workers$23,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Gulfport, MS is $10.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.38 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport 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 Gulfport, MS is 31.4% 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 Gulfport?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $17,140 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,960.