Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $25,560 -21.8% vs national
Median hourly $12.29
10th percentile $16,450
90th percentile $33,350
Employed locally 180
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,450
    25th
    $21,350
    50th (median)
    $25,560
    75th
    $28,470
    90th
    $33,350

    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 Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,540
    Waiters and Waitresses$21,840
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$33,720
    Cooks, Restaurant$31,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37,490
    Bartenders$21,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Northeast Iowa is $12.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.21 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Iowa 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 Northeast Iowa is 21.8% 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $16,450 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,350.