Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Massachusetts

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,810 +9.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.22
10th percentile $32,860
90th percentile $47,370
Employed locally 140
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,860
    25th
    $33,910
    50th (median)
    $35,810
    75th
    $37,440
    90th
    $47,370

    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

    Related occupations in Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$35,890
    Waiters and Waitresses$36,510
    Cooks, Restaurant$46,500
    Bartenders$36,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$47,100
    Food Preparation Workers$37,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Massachusetts is $17.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.31 or more per hour.

    Is Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts is 9.6% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $32,860 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,910.