Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $28,040 -14.2% vs national
Median hourly $13.48
10th percentile $18,180
90th percentile $36,820
Employed locally 220
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,180
    25th
    $21,300
    50th (median)
    $28,040
    75th
    $30,610
    90th
    $36,820

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary vs area income 41% Median Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary is 59% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $34,000
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $33,530
    Fairbanks-College, AK $32,190
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $31,150
    Jacksonville, FL $30,880
    Kansas City, MO-KS $29,530

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,300
    Waiters and Waitresses $31,580
    Cooks, Restaurant $30,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,740
    Food Preparation Workers $29,480
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $31,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Topeka, KS is $13.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.53 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka 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 Topeka, KS is 14.2% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $18,180 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,300.