Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $26,100 -20.1% vs national
Median hourly $12.55
10th percentile $18,200
90th percentile $37,420
Employed locally 1,290
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,200
    25th
    $21,300
    50th (median)
    $26,100
    75th
    $30,480
    90th
    $37,420

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary vs area income 27% Median Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary is 73% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $38,270
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $35,750
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $33,890
    Grand Junction, CO $33,020
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $30,640
    Muncie, IN $30,100

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,970
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,450
    Cooks, Fast Food $27,440
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $45,300
    Food Preparation Workers $27,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Raleigh, NC is $12.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.46 or more per hour.

    Is Raleigh 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 Raleigh, NC is 20.1% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $18,200 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,300.