How much does a dining room and cafeteria attendant and bartender helper make in California?
$36,010a year
Median yearly pay for dining room and cafeteria attendant and bartender helpers in California. That is $17.31 an hour or $3,001 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.31
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 75,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,320Median: $36,010Highest 10%: $50,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| 25th | $34,820 | $16.74 | |
| Median | $36,010 | $17.31 | |
| 75th | $39,930 | $19.20 | |
| 90th | $50,630 | $24.34 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $41,710 |
| San Francisco, CA | $39,310 |
| Napa, CA | $37,470 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $36,750 |
| Vallejo, CA | $36,460 |
| Sacramento, CA | $36,110 |
| San Diego, CA | $35,960 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $35,800 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $35,640 |
| Salinas, CA | $35,600 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $35,110 |
| Oxnard, CA | $34,970 |
| Modesto, CA | $34,870 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $34,730 |
| Hanford, CA | $34,590 |
| Riverside, CA | $34,590 |
| Stockton, CA | $34,510 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $34,320 |
| Chico, CA | $34,320 |
| El Centro, CA | $34,320 |
| Fresno, CA | $34,320 |
| Merced, CA | $34,320 |
| Redding, CA | $34,320 |
| Visalia, CA | $34,320 |
| Yuba City, CA | $34,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dining room and cafeteria attendant and bartender helpers.
| 7. Colorado | $36,790 |
| 8. New York | $36,740 |
| 9. Arizona | $36,500 |
| 10. California | $36,010 |
| 11. Massachusetts | $35,380 |
| 12. Connecticut | $34,540 |
| 13. New Jersey | $34,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dining room and cafeteria attendant and bartender helper make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $17.31 ($36,010 a year).
Do dining room and cafeteria attendant and bartender helpers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $36,010 against $33,980 nationally, 6% more.
Where does California rank for dining room and cafeteria attendant and bartender helper pay?
California ranks 10 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays dining room and cafeteria attendant and bartender helpers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $41,710 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.