Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in South Dakota
Also called: Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in South Dakota earn a median of $29,920 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $29,920
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($33,980)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,550
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,110; the top 10% earn over $37,960. Nationally the range is $21,300 to $46,570.
States ranked near South Dakota
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- Baristas$29,490 median in South Dakota (broader BLS group)
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- Bartenders$29,400 median in South Dakota
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers pay in South Dakota
How much do dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers make in South Dakota?
The median is $29,920 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,110 and the top 10% earn over $37,960. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 51 (−12% vs. the national median of $33,980). Living costs are not included.