Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $26,370 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $12.68
10th percentile $16,320
90th percentile $36,290
Employed locally 15,990
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,320
    25th
    $20,700
    50th (median)
    $26,370
    75th
    $29,120
    90th
    $36,290

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $29,950
    Midland, TX $28,550
    Wichita Falls, TX $28,150
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $28,080
    Sherman-Denison, TX $27,000
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $26,900

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,960
    Waiters and Waitresses $26,830
    Cooks, Restaurant $33,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,200
    Food Preparation Workers $29,770
    Bartenders $26,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Houston, TX is $12.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.33 or more per hour.

    Is Houston 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 Houston, TX is 19.3% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $16,320 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,700.