Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in South Florida

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Florida nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $30,200 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.52
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $46,410
Employed locally 750
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $28,130
    50th (median)
    $30,200
    75th
    $36,980
    90th
    $46,410

    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

    Related occupations in South Florida

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,630
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,740
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $44,390
    Bartenders $29,200
    Food Preparation Workers $35,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in South Florida is $14.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.00 or more per hour.

    Is South Florida 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 South Florida is 7.6% 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 South Florida?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in South Florida. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,130.