Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Lakeland, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL

Median annual salary $28,860 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.88
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $43,230
Employed locally 650
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $27,020
    50th (median)
    $28,860
    75th
    $35,530
    90th
    $43,230

    Lakeland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,644 2023 • Census ACS
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary vs area income 45% Median Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary is 55% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $35,680
    Tallahassee, FL $35,400
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $35,040
    Jacksonville, FL $30,880
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $30,870
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $30,520

    Related occupations in Lakeland, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,280
    Waiters and Waitresses$28,900
    Cooks, Restaurant$35,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$36,800
    Food Preparation Workers$33,390
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$37,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Lakeland, FL is $13.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.39 or more per hour.

    Is Lakeland 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 Lakeland, FL is 11.7% 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 Lakeland?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Lakeland, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,020.