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

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

Median annual salary $28,530 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.72
10th percentile $25,730
90th percentile $46,490
Employed locally 120
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,730
    25th
    $26,140
    50th (median)
    $28,530
    75th
    $32,800
    90th
    $46,490

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,500
    Waiters and Waitresses$32,880
    Cooks, Restaurant$34,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$38,440
    Bartenders$36,550
    Food Preparation Workers$29,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Northeast Virginia is $13.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.74 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Virginia 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 Virginia is 12.7% 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 Northeast Virginia?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $25,730 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,140.