How much does a dining room and cafeteria attendant and bartender helper make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for dining room and cafeteria attendant and bartender helpers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $17.91 an hour or $3,105 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.91
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 13,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,410 | $15.58 | |
| 25th | $34,380 | $16.53 | |
| Median | $37,260 | $17.91 | |
| 75th | $45,400 | $21.83 | |
| 90th | $55,830 | $26.84 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for dining room and cafeteria attendant and bartender helpers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $74,900 |
| Bartender | $48,030 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $47,580 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $46,040 |
| Cook | $44,880 |
| Cook | $42,920 |
| Cook | $39,650 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $38,590 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $37,630 |
| Food Server | $37,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dining room and cafeteria attendant and bartender helper make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $17.91 ($37,260 a year).
Do dining room and cafeteria attendant and bartender helpers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $37,260 against $33,980 nationally, 10% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $39,080, so Washington pays 5% less.
Where does Washington rank for dining room and cafeteria attendant and bartender helper pay?
18 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a dining room and cafeteria attendant and bartender helper make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,830 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.