Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $34,650 +6.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.66
10th percentile $29,850
90th percentile $48,250
Employed locally 1,230
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,850
    25th
    $31,130
    50th (median)
    $34,650
    75th
    $37,290
    90th
    $48,250

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary vs area income 51% Median Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary is 49% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $36,520
    Flagstaff, AZ $35,680
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $33,960
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $33,550
    Yuma, AZ $32,620
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $31,370

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $30,890
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,420
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,280
    Food Preparation Workers $34,430
    Bartenders $36,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Tucson, AZ is $16.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.54 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson 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 Tucson, AZ is 6.1% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $29,850 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,130.