Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in District of Columbia
Also called: Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in District of Columbia earn a median of $39,080 a year, +15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $39,080
- vs. U.S. median
- +15% ($33,980)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,130
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,400; the top 10% earn over $58,830. Nationally the range is $21,300 to $46,570.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$37,430 median in District of Columbia
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$37,920 median in District of Columbia
- Baristas$37,430 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Stockers and Order Fillers$39,640 median in District of Columbia
- Waiters and Waitresses$47,850 median in District of Columbia
- Bartenders$53,920 median in District of Columbia
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers pay in District of Columbia
How much do dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers make in District of Columbia?
The median is $39,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,400 and the top 10% earn over $58,830. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 51 (+15% vs. the national median of $33,980). Living costs are not included.