Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Ocala, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ocala, FL

Median annual salary $28,290 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $13.60
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $44,550
Employed locally 340
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $26,060
    50th (median)
    $28,290
    75th
    $35,250
    90th
    $44,550

    Ocala economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary vs area income 48% Median Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary is 52% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $35,680
    Tallahassee, FL $35,400
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $35,040
    Jacksonville, FL $30,880
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $30,870
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $30,520

    Related occupations in Ocala, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,130
    Waiters and Waitresses$28,130
    Cooks, Restaurant$34,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37,080
    Food Preparation Workers$33,280
    Bartenders$28,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Ocala, FL is $13.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.63 or more per hour.

    Is Ocala 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 Ocala, FL is 13.4% 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 Ocala?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Ocala, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,060.