Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Lima, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lima, OH

Median annual salary $27,840 -14.8% vs national
Median hourly $13.39
10th percentile $22,210
90th percentile $37,790
Employed locally 100
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,210
    25th
    $24,160
    50th (median)
    $27,840
    75th
    $33,960
    90th
    $37,790

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $29,330
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $28,970
    Toledo, OH $28,560
    Cleveland, OH $28,300
    Ohio $28,170
    Wheeling, WV-OH $28,100

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,690
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,480
    Cooks, Restaurant $31,410
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $34,600
    Bartenders $28,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Lima, OH is $13.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.73 or more per hour.

    Is Lima 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 Lima, OH is 14.8% 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 Lima?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $22,210 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,160.