Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Valdosta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Valdosta, GA

Median annual salary $23,630 -27.7% vs national
Median hourly $11.36
10th percentile $18,050
90th percentile $30,600
Employed locally 120
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,050
    25th
    $21,240
    50th (median)
    $23,630
    75th
    $27,220
    90th
    $30,600

    Valdosta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,581 2023 • Census ACS
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary vs area income 43% Median Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary is 57% 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
    Hinesville, GA $34,930
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $34,020
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $30,790
    Michigan $29,950
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $29,950
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $29,330

    Related occupations in Valdosta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$22,920
    Waiters and Waitresses$17,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$34,200
    Cooks, Restaurant$28,960
    Food Preparation Workers$29,090
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$23,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Valdosta, GA is $11.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.96 or more per hour.

    Is Valdosta 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 Valdosta, GA is 27.7% 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 Valdosta?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $18,050 per year in Valdosta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,240.