Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $26,640 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $12.81
10th percentile $17,590
90th percentile $42,010
Employed locally 450
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,590
    25th
    $19,080
    50th (median)
    $26,640
    75th
    $31,720
    90th
    $42,010

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary vs area income 33% Median Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary is 67% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $35,360
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $33,960
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $29,700
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $29,060
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $27,800

    Related occupations in Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $18,700
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,850
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $46,360
    Food Preparation Workers $33,780
    Bartenders $18,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Hilton Head Island, SC is $12.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.02 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island, SC is 18.5% 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 Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $17,590 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,080.