Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $34,270 +4.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.48
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $57,270
Employed locally 1,440
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $33,500
    50th (median)
    $34,270
    75th
    $35,620
    90th
    $57,270

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary vs area income 36% Median Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary is 64% 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $36,960
    Waiters and Waitresses $34,340
    Cooks, Restaurant $43,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $46,290
    Cooks, Fast Food $37,010
    Food Preparation Workers $37,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Santa Maria, CA is $16.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.96 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria, CA is 4.9% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,500.