📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in California (2026)

California · 42.0% above national average · High Demand

Average
$44,418
per year
Median
$41,578
per year
Hourly
$21.35
per hour
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$32,987
25th Percentile — Junior$38,383
50th Percentile — Median$41,578
75th Percentile — Senior$50,524
90th Percentile — Top Earners$53,929
💡 Top-earning Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helperss in California make up to $53,929 per year. The job market in California is rated very strong, with key industries including Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$38.3k
2021
$39.5k
2022
$40.6k
2023
$41.9k
2024
$43.1k
2025
$44.4k
2026
📈 Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers salaries in California have followed the national trend with 3.0% annual growth. The strong demand in California's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary by City in California
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Los Angeles $68,848 +55.0% High
San Diego $65,739 +48.0% High
San Jose $76,399 +72.0% High
San Francisco $82,173 +85.0% High
Fresno $47,971 +8.0% High
Sacramento $54,190 +22.0% High
Long Beach $64,406 +45.0% High
Bakersfield $47,971 +8.0% High
Anaheim $63,074 +42.0% High
Santa Ana $62,185 +40.0% High
Riverside $56,855 +28.0% High
Stockton $52,413 +18.0% High
Irvine $68,848 +55.0% High
San Bernardino $52,413 +18.0% High
Modesto $49,748 +12.0% High
Fontana $54,190 +22.0% High
Moreno Valley $51,081 +15.0% High
Glendale $65,739 +48.0% High
Fremont $71,069 +60.0% High
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Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers Job Market in California
Key factors affecting compensation

California is home to a very strong job market for Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helperss. The state's key industries — Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $44,418 per year, California's Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average.

The cost of living in California (index: 1.42) justifies the higher pay scale. Entry-level professionals in California can expect to earn $32,987–$38,383, while experienced Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helperss can command $50,524–$53,929.

Looking ahead, the Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers profession in California is projected to grow at 3.0% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Technology continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
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  • The average Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary in California is $44,418 per year in 2026, which is 42.0% above the national average of $31,280.
  • San Francisco and San Jose typically pay Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helperss the highest wages in California due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • California has a very strong job market with major industries in Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture. This makes it one of the better states for Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers employment.
  • At $44,418/year, California Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average of $31,280/year.