Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $27,250 -16.6% vs national
Median hourly $13.10
10th percentile $17,610
90th percentile $37,400
Employed locally 260
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,610
    25th
    $20,100
    50th (median)
    $27,250
    75th
    $31,430
    90th
    $37,400

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 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
    District of Columbia $38,160
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $36,770
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $36,380
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $36,010
    California $35,790
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $35,120

    Related occupations in Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,610
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,520
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $39,240
    Bartenders $22,880
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $36,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Iowa City, IA is $13.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.77 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City 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 Iowa City, IA is 16.6% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $17,610 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,100.