How much does a dining room and cafeteria attendant and bartender helper make in Salem?
$35,250a year
Median yearly pay for dining room and cafeteria attendant and bartender helpers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $16.95 an hour or $2,938 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.95
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 60 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $35,250Highest 10%: $47,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $32,840 | $15.79 | |
| Median | $35,250 | $16.95 | |
| 75th | $38,020 | $18.28 | |
| 90th | $47,260 | $22.72 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for dining room and cafeteria attendant and bartender helpers.
| Portland, OR | $38,120 |
| Medford, OR | $35,850 |
| Bend, OR | $35,360 |
| Corvallis, OR | $35,350 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $35,320 |
| Albany, OR | $35,130 |
| Eugene, OR | $34,320 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $63,750 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $48,720 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $45,660 |
| Cook | $44,690 |
| Cook | $39,170 |
| Bartender | $38,410 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $37,300 |
| Host and Hostess | $36,780 |
| Dishwasher | $35,070 |
| Cook | $34,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dining room and cafeteria attendant and bartender helper make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $16.95 ($35,250 a year).
Do dining room and cafeteria attendant and bartender helpers make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $35,250 against $33,980 nationally, 4% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $36,800, so Salem pays 4% less.
Where does Salem rank for dining room and cafeteria attendant and bartender helper pay?
60 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a dining room and cafeteria attendant and bartender helper make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,260 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.