Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Tyler, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tyler, TX

Median annual salary $24,210 -25.9% vs national
Median hourly $11.64
10th percentile $16,560
90th percentile $35,840
Employed locally 430
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,560
    25th
    $20,380
    50th (median)
    $24,210
    75th
    $28,710
    90th
    $35,840

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary vs area income 34% Median Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary is 66% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $29,950
    Midland, TX $28,550
    Wichita Falls, TX $28,150
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $28,080
    Sherman-Denison, TX $27,000
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $26,900

    Related occupations in Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$23,630
    Waiters and Waitresses$27,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$33,230
    Food Preparation Workers$25,020
    Cooks, Restaurant$29,420
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$29,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Tyler, TX is $11.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.26 or more per hour.

    Is Tyler 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 Tyler, TX is 25.9% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $16,560 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,380.