Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 1,900 employed

Annual Mean

$39,440

$18.96/hr

Annual Median

$36,460

$17.53/hr

Bottom 10%

$32,240

$15.50/hr

Top 10%

$49,070

$23.59/hr

Location vs National Average

Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

$39,440

Difference

+15.2% vs US avg

US National

$34,230

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$32,240	$15.50/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$34,070	$16.38/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$36,460	$17.53/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$42,570	$20.47/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$49,070	$23.59/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$32K

25th

$34K

Median

$36K

75th

$43K

90th

$49K

Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY has a moderate number of Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers positions (approximately 1,900), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY, Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salaries range from $32,240 at the 10th percentile to $49,070 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $16,830 (46% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.