SOC 35-9011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers — Barnstable Town
Barnstable Town, MA · 5 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Barnstable Town, MA comes to $37,980 a year, ahead of the national median of $33,980 by 11.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Barnstable Town, MA comes to $37,980 a year, ahead of the national median of $33,980 by 11.8%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $34,230 and $48,320. The lowest tenth earn under $31,590, while the highest tenth earn more than $50,460.
Employment stands at 560, or 6.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Springfield leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $36,250. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 268th of 288 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,590 | −7.0% |
| 25th | $34,230 | +0.7% |
| Median (50th) | $37,980 | +11.8% |
| 75th | $48,320 | +42.2% |
| 90th | $50,460 | +48.5% |
| Mean | $40,910 | +20.4% |
Other metro areas in Massachusetts
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springfield | $36,250 | 530 | |
| 2 | Pittsfield | $35,900 | 210 | |
| 3 | Worcester | $35,870 | 870 | |
| 4 | Amherst Town | $35,260 | 170 | |
| 5 | Boston | $34,780 | 8,890 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Barnstable Town run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $37,980 buys what $35,898 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 5.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,980as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$35,898US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,980 a year, 11.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,590 to $50,460 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 560 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Springfield, at $36,250.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Barnstable Town, MA?
The median annual wage is $37,980, or $18.26 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $33,980, so pay in Barnstable Town, MA is 11.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Barnstable Town, MA earns more than $50,460 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,590 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Springfield, at $36,250 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 560 jobs in this occupation in Barnstable Town, MA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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