Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Lewiston, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston-Auburn, ME

Median annual salary $36,090 +10.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.35
10th percentile $29,880
90th percentile $61,800
Employed locally 100
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,880
    25th
    $31,180
    50th (median)
    $36,090
    75th
    $43,300
    90th
    $61,800

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,298 2023 • Census ACS
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary vs area income 54% Median Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary is 46% 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
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $43,750
    Portland-South Portland, ME $38,750
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $38,380
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $38,340
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $37,120
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $36,940

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $33,550
    Waiters and Waitresses $38,740
    Food Preparation Workers $34,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $46,250
    Cooks, Restaurant $44,100
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $39,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Lewiston, ME is $17.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.58 or more per hour.

    Is Lewiston 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 Lewiston, ME is 10.5% above 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 Lewiston?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $29,880 per year in Lewiston, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,180.