Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $28,570 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $13.73
10th percentile $17,040
90th percentile $36,140
Employed locally 140
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,040
    25th
    $18,730
    50th (median)
    $28,570
    75th
    $34,080
    90th
    $36,140

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary vs area income 42% Median Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary is 58% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $34,000
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $33,530
    Fairbanks-College, AK $32,190
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $31,150
    Jacksonville, FL $30,880
    Kansas City, MO-KS $29,530

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,820
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,250
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,760
    Bartenders $29,130
    Food Preparation Workers $30,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Lawrence, KS is $13.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.95 or more per hour.

    Is Lawrence 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 Lawrence, KS is 12.5% 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $17,040 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,730.