Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $35,360 +8.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.00
10th percentile $33,750
90th percentile $53,680
Employed locally 1,020
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,750
    25th
    $34,150
    50th (median)
    $35,360
    75th
    $38,260
    90th
    $53,680

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary vs area income 37% Median Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary is 63% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $39,610
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $38,270
    Napa, CA $36,330
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $36,080
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $35,890
    California $35,790

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $37,440
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,390
    Cooks, Restaurant $44,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $47,460
    Cooks, Fast Food $37,960
    Dishwashers $36,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Salinas, CA is $17.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.36 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas 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 Salinas, CA is 8.2% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $33,750 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,150.