SOC 35-9011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers — Tallahassee
Tallahassee, FL · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Tallahassee, FL comes to $36,750 a year, ahead of the national median of $33,980 by 8.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Tallahassee, FL comes to $36,750 a year, ahead of the national median of $33,980 by 8.2%. Pay ranges from under $27,130 at the tenth percentile to more than $43,260 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $29,010 to $37,370.
The area has 1,130 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.73 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Sebastian records the highest median at $34,850. Of the 380 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 311th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,130 | −20.2% |
| 25th | $29,010 | −14.6% |
| Median (50th) | $36,750 | +8.2% |
| 75th | $37,370 | +10.0% |
| 90th | $43,260 | +27.3% |
| Mean | $34,510 | +1.6% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sebastian | $34,850 | 460 | |
| 2 | Miami | $34,710 | 16,490 | |
| 3 | Naples | $34,560 | 1,490 | |
| 4 | Jacksonville | $34,290 | 2,610 | |
| 5 | Orlando | $33,500 | 9,390 | |
| 6 | Punta Gorda | $32,740 | 360 | |
| 7 | North Port | $31,470 | 1,790 | |
| 8 | Crestview | $31,350 | 860 | |
| 9 | Tampa | $31,150 | 6,240 | |
| 10 | Cape Coral | $30,840 | 1,440 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tallahassee run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $36,750 buys what $35,542 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 4.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,750as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$35,542US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,750 a year, 8.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,130 to $43,260 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,130 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Sebastian, at $34,850.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Tallahassee, FL?
The median annual wage is $36,750, or $17.67 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 Tallahassee, FL is 8.2% 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 Tallahassee, FL earns more than $43,260 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,130 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 Sebastian, at $34,850 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,130 jobs in this occupation in Tallahassee, FL. 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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