The median annual wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $36,380 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $39,510.
Pay spans roughly $31,200 at the 10th percentile to $47,220 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.49 per hour. An estimated 12,140 people work as dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $36,380 |
| Mean (annual) | $39,510 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.49 |
| 10th percentile | $31,200 |
| 90th percentile | $47,220 |
| Employment | 12,140 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.