Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $34,350 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.52
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $47,490
Employed locally 650
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $33,570
    50th (median)
    $34,350
    75th
    $36,080
    90th
    $47,490

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary vs area income 43% Median Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary is 57% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $39,610
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $38,270
    Napa, CA $36,330
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $36,080
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $35,890
    California $35,790

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$37,430
    Waiters and Waitresses$34,310
    Cooks, Fast Food$36,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$45,360
    Cooks, Restaurant$38,770
    Food Preparation Workers$36,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Modesto, CA is $16.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.81 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto 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 Modesto, CA is 5.1% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,570.