Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Missoula, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Missoula, MT

Median annual salary $29,680 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.27
10th percentile $21,540
90th percentile $37,500
Employed locally 160
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,540
    25th
    $22,280
    50th (median)
    $29,680
    75th
    $31,690
    90th
    $37,500

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 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
    Binghamton, NY $31,750
    Billings, MT $27,890
    Great Falls, MT $26,590
    Helena, MT $23,150
    Sumter, SC $22,260

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $30,200
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,080
    Waiters and Waitresses $21,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $42,480
    Bartenders $22,210
    Food Preparation Workers $31,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Missoula, MT is $14.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.75 or more per hour.

    Is Missoula 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 Missoula, MT is 9.2% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $21,540 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,280.