Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $27,800 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $13.37
10th percentile $18,440
90th percentile $36,150
Employed locally 770
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,440
    25th
    $22,500
    50th (median)
    $27,800
    75th
    $30,020
    90th
    $36,150

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary vs area income 44% Median Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary is 56% 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
    Napa, CA $36,330
    Lexington Park, MD $35,320
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $35,040
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $34,350
    Grants Pass, OR $31,790
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $31,200

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,770
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,790
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,390
    Bartenders $27,820
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $35,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Scranton, PA is $13.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.37 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton 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 Scranton, PA is 14.9% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $18,440 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,500.