Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $27,680 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly $13.31
10th percentile $22,060
90th percentile $46,960
Employed locally 70
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,060
    25th
    $23,350
    50th (median)
    $27,680
    75th
    $33,670
    90th
    $46,960

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary vs area income 49% Median Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary is 51% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $36,380
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $31,200
    Winchester, VA-WV $29,130
    Wheeling, WV-OH $28,100
    Morgantown, WV $27,050
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $26,850

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Fast Food $22,280
    Waiters and Waitresses $31,300
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $29,620
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,270
    Food Preparation Workers $27,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Parkersburg, WV is $13.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.59 or more per hour.

    Is Parkersburg 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 Parkersburg, WV is 15.3% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $22,060 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,350.