Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $24,610 -24.7% vs national
Median hourly $11.83
10th percentile $17,380
90th percentile $38,460
Employed locally 1,830
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,380
    25th
    $19,110
    50th (median)
    $24,610
    75th
    $31,890
    90th
    $38,460

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary vs area income 40% Median Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary is 60% 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
    Portland-South Portland, ME $38,750
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $38,270
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $37,020
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $36,770
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $36,290

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses$18,380
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$26,710
    Food Preparation Workers$24,150
    Cooks, Restaurant$30,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$38,080
    Bartenders$21,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in New Orleans, LA is $11.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.34 or more per hour.

    Is New Orleans 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 New Orleans, LA is 24.7% 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $17,380 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,110.