SOC 35-9011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers — Napa
Napa, CA · 10 metro areas compared
In Napa, CA the median wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers is $37,470 a year, which is 10.3% higher than the national figure of $33,980.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Napa, CA the median wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers is $37,470 a year, which is 10.3% higher than the national figure of $33,980. Half of workers earn between $36,710 and $42,950. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $34,720 and the ninetieth at $51,490.
The area has 870 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 11.2 of every thousand jobs. San Jose leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $41,710. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 265th of 267 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,720 | +2.2% |
| 25th | $36,710 | +8.0% |
| Median (50th) | $37,470 | +10.3% |
| 75th | $42,950 | +26.4% |
| 90th | $51,490 | +51.5% |
| Mean | $41,490 | +22.1% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $41,710 | 3,420 | |
| 2 | San Francisco | $39,310 | 10,650 | |
| 3 | Santa Rosa | $36,750 | 1,080 | |
| 4 | Vallejo | $36,460 | 550 | |
| 5 | Sacramento | $36,110 | 3,610 | |
| 6 | San Diego | $35,960 | 9,620 | |
| 7 | Los Angeles | $35,800 | 24,860 | |
| 8 | Santa Cruz | $35,640 | 490 | |
| 9 | Salinas | $35,600 | 1,170 | |
| 10 | Santa Maria | $35,110 | 1,260 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Napa run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $37,470 buys what $33,848 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 0.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,470as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$33,848US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,470 a year, 10.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,720 to $51,490 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 870 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Jose, at $41,710.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Napa, CA?
The median annual wage is $37,470, or $18.02 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 Napa, CA is 10.3% 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 Napa, CA earns more than $51,490 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,720 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 San Jose, at $41,710 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 870 jobs in this occupation in Napa, CA. 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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