Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $30,630 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.72
10th percentile $22,450
90th percentile $39,410
Employed locally 650
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,450
    25th
    $27,240
    50th (median)
    $30,630
    75th
    $36,300
    90th
    $39,410

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary vs area income 43% Median Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary is 57% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $35,040
    Battle Creek, MI $33,190
    Midland, MI $32,170
    Elmira, NY $31,430
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $31,200
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $31,020

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,580
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,890
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,810
    Bartenders $45,330
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $35,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Lansing, MI is $14.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.62 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing 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 Lansing, MI is 6.2% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $22,450 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,240.