Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $29,120 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $14.00
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $36,370
Employed locally 250
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $29,120
    50th (median)
    $29,120
    75th
    $29,770
    90th
    $36,370

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,720
    Waiters and Waitresses$29,120
    Bartenders$29,120
    Cooks, Restaurant$32,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$36,620
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$31,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Northwest Illinois is $14.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.21 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois 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 Northwest Illinois is 10.9% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,120.