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BLSSalary

Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Salinas, CA (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 1,170 employed

Annual Mean
$40,740
$19.59/hr
Annual Median
$35,600
$17.11/hr
Bottom 10%
$34,570
$16.62/hr
Top 10%
$50,670
$24.36/hr
Location vs National Average
Salinas, CA
$40,740
Difference
+19.0% vs US avg
US National
$34,230

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$34,570
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$35,110
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$35,600
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$39,270
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$50,670

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$35K

25th

$35K

Median

$36K

75th

$39K

90th

$51K

Salinas, CA has a moderate number of Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers positions (approximately 1,170), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Salinas, CA, Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salaries range from $34,570 at the 10th percentile to $50,670 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $16,100 (45% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.

Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.