Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in York, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • York-Hanover, PA

Median annual salary $29,260 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.07
10th percentile $20,800
90th percentile $43,290
Employed locally 490
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,800
    25th
    $23,550
    50th (median)
    $29,260
    75th
    $33,780
    90th
    $43,290

    York economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,238 2023 • Census ACS
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary vs area income 36% Median Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary is 64% 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
    Napa, CA $36,330
    Lexington Park, MD $35,320
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $35,040
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $34,350
    Grants Pass, OR $31,790
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $31,200

    Related occupations in York, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,810
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,900
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,210
    Bartenders $28,050
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $35,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in York, PA is $14.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.33 or more per hour.

    Is York 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 York, PA is 10.4% 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 York?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $20,800 per year in York, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,550.