Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $39,610 +21.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.04
10th percentile $37,740
90th percentile $61,770
Employed locally 4,100
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,740
    25th
    $38,530
    50th (median)
    $39,610
    75th
    $45,780
    90th
    $61,770

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary vs area income 25% Median Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary is 75% 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
    Napa, CA $36,330
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $36,080
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $35,890
    California $35,790
    Vallejo, CA $35,680

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $42,660
    Waiters and Waitresses $40,620
    Cooks, Restaurant $46,960
    Food Preparation Workers $44,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $55,210
    Cooks, Fast Food $41,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in San Jose, CA is $19.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.60 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose 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 San Jose, CA is 21.2% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $37,740 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,530.