Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $38,750 +18.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.63
10th percentile $30,920
90th percentile $64,240
Employed locally 890
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,920
    25th
    $31,270
    50th (median)
    $38,750
    75th
    $53,250
    90th
    $64,240

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary vs area income 44% Median Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary is 56% 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
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $43,750
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $38,380
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $38,340
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $37,120
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $36,940
    Bangor, ME $36,900

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$35,150
    Waiters and Waitresses$45,010
    Cooks, Restaurant$46,960
    Food Preparation Workers$36,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$49,730
    Bartenders$51,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Portland, ME is $18.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.24 or more per hour.

    Is Portland 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 Portland, ME is 18.6% above 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $30,920 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,270.