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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $36,080 +10.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.35
10th percentile $34,260
90th percentile $60,360
Employed locally 1,180
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,260
    25th
    $34,920
    50th (median)
    $36,080
    75th
    $38,610
    90th
    $60,360

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary vs area income 35% Median Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary is 65% 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $35,890
    California $35,790
    Vallejo, CA $35,680

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$38,090
    Waiters and Waitresses$36,310
    Cooks, Restaurant$45,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$48,560
    Food Preparation Workers$40,810
    Dishwashers$37,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Santa Rosa, CA is $17.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.81 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Rosa 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 Rosa, CA is 10.4% 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 Rosa?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $34,260 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,920.