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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Laredo, TX

Median annual salary $22,170 -32.1% vs national
Median hourly $10.66
10th percentile $15,730
90th percentile $29,660
Employed locally 450
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,730
    25th
    $17,040
    50th (median)
    $22,170
    75th
    $27,260
    90th
    $29,660

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary vs area income 35% Median Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary is 65% 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 Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,660
    Waiters and Waitresses $26,740
    Cooks, Restaurant $27,360
    Food Preparation Workers $23,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $31,500
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $26,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Laredo, TX is $10.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.50 or more per hour.

    Is Laredo 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 Laredo, TX is 32.1% 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 Laredo?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $15,730 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $17,040.