DC · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 35-9011

Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in District of Columbia

Median Annual Salary $38,160 +17% above national average (national: $32,670)
$44,110Mean Annual
$18Median Hourly
4,040Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$38,160
$35,360
10th pct.
$56,390
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$35,360$17.00
25th percentile$36,110$17.36
50th percentile (median)$38,160$18.35
75th percentile$47,030$22.61
90th percentile (top earners)$56,390$27.11
Mean (average)$44,110$21.21

How District of Columbia Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. District of Columbia
District of Columbia (current) $38,160
Hawaii $47,190 +24%
Washington $38,800 +2%
Maine $37,470 -2%
Vermont $36,920 -3%
New York $36,780 -4%
Arizona $35,870 -6%
California $35,790 -6%
Maryland $35,590 -7%

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Related Occupations in District of Columbia

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Residential Advisors $38,160 900
Fast Food and Counter Workers $38,240 7,390
Animal Caretakers $37,980 430
Cooks, Short Order $38,340 N/A
Cooks, Fast Food $38,350 2,610
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $38,390 14,950

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary in District of Columbia?

The mean dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers salary in District of Columbia is $44,110 per year. The median (middle) salary is $38,160 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in District of Columbia?

Entry-level dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helperss (10th percentile) in District of Columbia typically earn around $35,360 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $36,110 per year.

What is the highest Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary in District of Columbia?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in District of Columbia make approximately $56,390 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $47,030 per year.

How does the District of Columbia Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary compare to the national average?

The median dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers salary in District of Columbia is $38,160, which is +17% above national average of $32,670.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes