Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $23,960 -26.7% vs national
Median hourly $11.52
10th percentile $17,120
90th percentile $35,440
Employed locally 280
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,120
    25th
    $18,990
    50th (median)
    $23,960
    75th
    $28,480
    90th
    $35,440

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary vs area income 40% Median Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary is 60% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $38,270
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $35,750
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $33,890
    Grand Junction, CO $33,020
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $30,640
    Muncie, IN $30,100

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Fast Food $24,180
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,400
    Waiters and Waitresses $26,580
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,760
    Food Preparation Workers $27,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Hickory, NC is $11.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.97 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory 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 Hickory, NC is 26.7% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $17,120 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,990.