SOC 35-9011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers — Pocatello
Pocatello, ID · 5 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Pocatello, ID is $27,330 a year, trailing the national median of $33,980 by 19.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Pocatello, ID is $27,330 a year, trailing the national median of $33,980 by 19.6%. Half of workers earn between $21,650 and $28,670. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $15,660 and the ninetieth at $36,360.
The area has 70 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.9 of every thousand jobs. Lewiston leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $30,510. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 178th of 180 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $15,660 | −53.9% |
| 25th | $21,650 | −36.3% |
| Median (50th) | $27,330 | −19.6% |
| 75th | $28,670 | −15.6% |
| 90th | $36,360 | +7.0% |
| Mean | $26,130 | −23.1% |
Other metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewiston | $30,510 | 40 | |
| 2 | Coeur d'Alene | $29,780 | 260 | |
| 3 | Idaho Falls | $28,080 | 150 | |
| 4 | Boise City | $27,540 | 630 | |
| 5 | Twin Falls | $27,450 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Pocatello run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $27,330 goes as far as $28,618 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$27,330as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$28,618US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $27,330 a year, 19.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $15,660 to $36,360 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lewiston, at $30,510.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Pocatello, ID?
The median annual wage is $27,330, or $13.14 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 Pocatello, ID is 19.6% lower. 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 Pocatello, ID earns more than $36,360 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $15,660 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 Lewiston, at $30,510 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Pocatello, ID. 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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