Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Southwest Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $21,550 -34% vs national
Median hourly $10.36
10th percentile $15,250
90th percentile $28,610
Employed locally 100
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,250
    25th
    $16,650
    50th (median)
    $21,550
    75th
    $28,060
    90th
    $28,610

    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 Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$21,480
    Food Preparation Workers$21,720
    Waiters and Waitresses$15,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$30,760
    Cooks, Restaurant$24,420
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$24,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Southwest Louisiana is $10.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.82 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Louisiana 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 Southwest Louisiana is 34% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $15,250 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $16,650.