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Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$36,010
Median Annual Salary
▲
+0.6% vs 2024
$40,660
Mean Salary
$36,010
Median Salary
$17.31
Hourly Rate
75,460 people work as Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in California
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in California earn a median salary of $36,010 per year ($3,000/month).
This is 16.8% above the national average of $30,820.
California ranks #10 out of 51 states for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers pay.
Approximately 75,460 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 0.6% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
Facilitate food service. Clean tables; remove dirty dishes; replace soiled table linens; set tables; replenish supply of clean linens, silverware, glassware, and dishes; supply service bar with food; and serve items such as water, condiments, and coffee to patrons.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.0
Coordination
3.0
Service Orientation
3.0
Speaking
2.88
Monitoring
2.88
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.34
Food Production
3.25
English Language
3.25
Sales and Marketing
3.04
Administration and Management
2.75
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(74.0% of workers)
Salary Range: Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in California
Salaries for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in California range from $34,320 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $50,630 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $34,820 and $39,930.
Median $36,010
P10: $34,320P25: $34,820P75: $39,930P90: $50,630
10th
$34,320
25th
$34,820
Median
$36,010
75th
$39,930
90th
$50,630
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$34,320
$16.50
$2,860
25th Percentile
$34,820
$16.74
$2,901
Median (50th)
$36,010
$17.31
$3,000
75th Percentile
$39,930
$19.20
$3,327
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$50,630
$24.34
$4,219
Note: The mean (average) salary of $40,660 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#10
California ranks #10 of 51 states
$30,820
National avg. for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
How much do Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers make in California?
The median annual salary for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in California is $36,010 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $40,660.
What is the salary range for a Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in California?
Salaries for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in California range from $34,320 at the 10th percentile to $50,630 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $34,820 and $39,930.
What is the starting salary for a Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in California?
Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers positions in California typically start around $34,320 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $34,820 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 75,460 people are employed as Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in California is approximately $17.31 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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