Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $27,580 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $13.26
10th percentile $18,840
90th percentile $40,190
Employed locally 900
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,840
    25th
    $21,070
    50th (median)
    $27,580
    75th
    $35,870
    90th
    $40,190

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary vs area income 32% Median Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary is 68% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $36,290
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $36,090
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $33,660
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $31,200
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $30,640
    Lewiston, ID-WA $30,510

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,920
    Waiters and Waitresses$30,520
    Bartenders$22,450
    Cooks, Restaurant$38,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$44,580
    Food Preparation Workers$35,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Madison, WI is $13.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.41 or more per hour.

    Is Madison 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 Madison, WI is 15.6% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $18,840 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,070.