Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in California
Also called: Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in California earn a median of $36,010 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,010
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($33,980)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 75,460
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,320; the top 10% earn over $50,630. Nationally the range is $21,300 to $46,570.
States ranked near California
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- Baristas$42,280 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Stockers and Order Fillers$42,870 median in California
- Waiters and Waitresses$36,080 median in California
- Bartenders$36,220 median in California
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers pay in California
How much do dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers make in California?
The median is $36,010 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,320 and the top 10% earn over $50,630. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 51 (+6% vs. the national median of $33,980). Living costs are not included.