How much does a dining room and cafeteria attendant and bartender helper make in Portland?
Median yearly pay for dining room and cafeteria attendant and bartender helpers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $18.33 an hour or $3,177 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.33
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 2,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,100 | $16.39 | |
| 25th | $35,990 | $17.30 | |
| Median | $38,120 | $18.33 | |
| 75th | $43,990 | $21.15 | |
| 90th | $48,160 | $23.15 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for dining room and cafeteria attendant and bartender helpers.
| Medford, OR | $35,850 |
| Bend, OR | $35,360 |
| Corvallis, OR | $35,350 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $35,320 |
| Salem, OR | $35,250 |
| Albany, OR | $35,130 |
| Eugene, OR | $34,320 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $65,690 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $54,780 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $48,900 |
| Cook | $45,800 |
| Bartender | $45,590 |
| Cook | $45,200 |
| Cook | $44,340 |
| Host and Hostess | $43,410 |
| Cook | $38,810 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $38,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dining room and cafeteria attendant and bartender helper make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $18.33 ($38,120 a year).
Do dining room and cafeteria attendant and bartender helpers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $38,120 against $33,980 nationally, 12% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $36,800, so Portland pays 4% more.
Where does Portland rank for dining room and cafeteria attendant and bartender helper pay?
8 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a dining room and cafeteria attendant and bartender helper make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,160 or more.
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.