How much does a dining room and cafeteria attendant and bartender helper make in Tennessee?
$29,470a year
Median yearly pay for dining room and cafeteria attendant and bartender helpers in Tennessee. That is $14.17 an hour or $2,456 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.17
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,220Median: $29,470Highest 10%: $37,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,220 | $10.20 | |
| 25th | $23,110 | $11.11 | |
| Median | $29,470 | $14.17 | |
| 75th | $35,010 | $16.83 | |
| 90th | $37,420 | $17.99 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $34,740 |
| Knoxville, TN | $30,080 |
| Nashville, TN | $29,520 |
| Morristown, TN | $28,420 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $27,870 |
| Kingsport, TN | $26,620 |
| Clarksville, TN | $25,940 |
| Jackson, TN | $24,850 |
| Cleveland, TN | $24,240 |
| Johnson City, TN | $22,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dining room and cafeteria attendant and bartender helpers.
| 22. Nebraska | $30,690 |
| 23. Michigan | $30,390 |
| 24. South Dakota | $29,920 |
| 25. Tennessee | $29,470 |
| 26. Ohio | $29,400 |
| 27. New Mexico | $29,360 |
| 28. Pennsylvania | $29,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dining room and cafeteria attendant and bartender helper make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $14.17 ($29,470 a year).
Do dining room and cafeteria attendant and bartender helpers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $29,470 against $33,980 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for dining room and cafeteria attendant and bartender helper pay?
Tennessee ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays dining room and cafeteria attendant and bartender helpers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $34,740 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.