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Cafe Attendant salary
Average cafe attendant salary
$13.03
How much does a cafe attendant make?
The average cafe attendant salary in the United States is $27,109. Cafe attendant salaries typically range between $21,000 and $34,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for cafe attendants is $13.03 per hour.
Cafe attendant salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Cafe attendants earn the highest average salary in California.
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Where can a Cafe Attendant earn more?
Average cafe attendant salary by state
Highest paying states for cafe attendants
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | $30,990 | $14.90 |
| 2 | Vermont | $28,885 | $13.89 |
| 3 | Nevada | $27,624 | $13.28 |
| 4 | Oklahoma | $29,008 | $13.95 |
| 5 | Iowa | $28,495 | $13.70 |
| 6 | North Dakota | $31,567 | $15.18 |
| 7 | Oregon | $28,802 | $13.85 |
| 8 | Arizona | $26,920 | $12.94 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $28,385 | $13.65 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $27,999 | $13.46 |
| 11 | Kansas | $26,841 | $12.90 |
| 12 | Ohio | $26,316 | $12.65 |
| 13 | California | $32,647 | $15.70 |
| 14 | Maine | $28,354 | $13.63 |
| 15 | Tennessee | $25,705 | $12.36 |
| 16 | Wyoming | $25,553 | $12.29 |
| 17 | Rhode Island | $27,470 | $13.21 |
| 18 | Connecticut | $28,647 | $13.77 |
| 19 | Massachusetts | $29,179 | $14.03 |
| 20 | Alaska | $26,164 | $12.58 |
| 21 | Arkansas | $25,867 | $12.44 |
| 22 | New Jersey | $26,723 | $12.85 |
| 23 | Colorado | $25,429 | $12.23 |
| 24 | Washington | $27,700 | $13.32 |
| 25 | Utah | $24,880 | $11.96 |
| 26 | New York | $27,787 | $13.36 |
| 27 | Texas | $24,577 | $11.82 |
| 28 | New Mexico | $26,382 | $12.68 |
| 29 | Idaho | $26,448 | $12.72 |
| 30 | Minnesota | $25,885 | $12.44 |
| 31 | Montana | $24,272 | $11.67 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $24,640 | $11.85 |
| 33 | West Virginia | $24,771 | $11.91 |
| 34 | Mississippi | $23,744 | $11.42 |
| 35 | Wisconsin | $24,729 | $11.89 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $23,642 | $11.37 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $23,572 | $11.33 |
| 38 | Florida | $22,847 | $10.98 |
| 39 | Delaware | $25,656 | $12.33 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $24,096 | $11.58 |
| 41 | Virginia | $24,397 | $11.73 |
| 42 | Alabama | $22,845 | $10.98 |
| 43 | Illinois | $24,457 | $11.76 |
| 44 | Missouri | $22,076 | $10.61 |
| 45 | Indiana | $22,744 | $10.93 |
| 46 | Maryland | $23,114 | $11.11 |
| 47 | District of Columbia | $24,972 | $12.01 |
| 48 | Georgia | $21,947 | $10.55 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $21,249 | $10.22 |
| 50 | Nebraska | $22,766 | $10.95 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $22,199 | $10.67 |
Highest paying cities for cafe attendants
The highest-paying cities for cafe attendants are Santa Barbara, CA, Canton, MI, and Danvers, MA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Barbara, CA | $32,790 | $15.76 |
| 2 | Canton, MI | $30,842 | $14.83 |
| 3 | Danvers, MA | $29,257 | $14.07 |
| 4 | Council Bluffs, IA | $28,461 | $13.68 |
| 5 | Bethlehem, PA | $28,426 | $13.67 |
| 6 | Merrimack, NH | $28,346 | $13.63 |
| 7 | Las Vegas, NV | $27,541 | $13.24 |
| 8 | Tempe, AZ | $26,940 | $12.95 |
| 9 | Memphis, TN | $25,733 | $12.37 |
| 10 | Boulder, CO | $25,409 | $12.22 |
| 11 | Austin, TX | $24,558 | $11.81 |
| 12 | Chicago, IL | $24,471 | $11.76 |
| 13 | Richmond, VA | $24,364 | $11.71 |
| 14 | Asheville, NC | $23,661 | $11.38 |
| 15 | Orlando, FL | $22,875 | $11.00 |
| 16 | Atlanta, GA | $22,041 | $10.60 |
Cafe Attendant salary details
A cafe attendant's salary ranges from $21,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $34,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a cafe attendant's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $34,000 | $2,833 | $16 |
| 75th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
| Average | $27,109 | $2,259 | $13 |
| 25th Percentile | $23,000 | $1,917 | $11 |
| 10th Percentile | $21,000 | $1,750 | $10 |
Highest paying cafe attendant jobs
The highest paying types of cafe attendants are associate food scientist, counter attendant, and food handler.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Preparer | $27,717 | $2,310 | $13.33 | 134,113 |
| Food Server | $25,209 | $2,101 | $12.12 | 125,455 |
| Concession Worker | $26,007 | $2,167 | $12.50 | 21,780 |
| Food Service Attendant | $25,604 | $2,134 | $12.31 | 229,108 |
| Attendant | $27,453 | $2,288 | $13.20 | 52,299 |
Top companies hiring cafe attendants now:
Which companies pay cafe attendants the most?
Cafe attendant salaries at University of Colorado Boulder and Bon Appétit Management are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average cafe attendant salary at companies like University Medical Center of Southern Nevada and Earth Fare are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Colorado Boulder | $34,710 | $16.69 |
| 2 | Bon Appétit Management | $32,192 | $15.48 |
| 3 | University Medical Center of Southern Nevada | $31,707 | $15.24 |
| 4 | Earth Fare | $30,383 | $14.61 |
| 5 | J.F. Shea Co | $30,305 | $14.57 |
| 6 | Guest Services | $29,515 | $14.19 |
| 7 | Willow Valley Communities | $29,454 | $14.16 |
| 8 | Neighborhood Health | $29,420 | $14.14 |
| 9 | Paramount Events | $29,357 | $14.11 |
| 10 | Hueman | $29,194 | $14.04 |
| 11 | Great Western Dining Service, Inc. | $29,059 | $13.97 |
| 12 | RiverWoods Exeter | $29,043 | $13.96 |
| 13 | Noble House Hotels & Resorts | $28,913 | $13.90 |
| 14 | SAGE Dining Services | $28,884 | $13.89 |
| 15 | NexDine | $28,791 | $13.84 |
| 16 | Friendship Village | $28,575 | $13.74 |
| 17 | St Joseph Medical Group | $28,402 | $13.65 |
| 18 | Marriott International | $28,371 | $13.64 |
| 19 | Sage Hospitality Group | $28,229 | $13.57 |
| 20 | All Sport Health & Fitness | $28,003 | $13.46 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Cafe Attendant salary by industry
The average cafe attendant salary varies across industries:
- The average cafe attendant salary in the hospitality industry is $28,142, the highest of any industry.
- The average cafe attendant salary in the finance industry is $28,044.
- Cafe attendants in the media industry earn an average salary of $26,950, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for cafe attendants
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hospitality | $28,142 | $13.53 |
| 2 | Professional | $28,044 | $13.48 |
| 3 | Technology | $27,868 | $13.40 |
| 4 | Health Care | $27,250 | $13.10 |
| 5 | Real Estate | $26,989 | $12.98 |
| 6 | Media | $26,950 | $12.96 |
High Paying Cafe Attendant Jobs
Cafe Attendant salary trends
The average cafe attendant salary has risen by $6,833 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average cafe attendant earned $20,276 annually, but today, they earn $27,109 a year. That works out to a 24% change in pay for cafe attendants over the last decade.
Compare cafe attendant salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average cafe attendant salary over time
Compare cafe attendant salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
- Columbus, OH
Cafe Attendant salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,100 | $13.03 | +4.7% |
| 2024 | $25,800 | $12.43 | +5.4% |
| 2023 | $24,500 | $11.76 | +4.7% |
| 2022 | $23,300 | $11.21 | +6.2% |
| 2021 | $21,900 | $10.52 | +3.7% |
Recently added cafe attendant salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5506 Casa de Las Campanas | Cafe Attendant and | West Chester, PA | 12/16/2024 | $33,392 |
| All | Cafe Attendant and | West Chester, PA | 12/15/2024 | $33,392 |
| Great Performances | Cafe Attendant-Wollman Rink | New York, NY | 12/15/2024 | $33,392 |
| Brandon Wilde | Cafe Attendant and | West Chester, PA | 12/15/2024 | $33,392 |
| Guest Services, Inc. | Cafe Attendant-Sculpture Garden | Ione, WA | 12/11/2024 | $35,479 |
| Main Event | Cafe Attendant | Baton Rouge, LA | 12/11/2024 | $15,131 |
| Main Event | Cafe Attendant | Chesterfield, MO | 12/11/2024 | $25,044 |
| Main Event | Cafe Attendant | Greenville, SC | 12/11/2024 | $15,131 |
| Main Event | Cafe Attendant | Fort Worth, TX | 12/11/2024 | $15,131 |
| Main Event | Cafe Attendant | Olathe, KS | 12/11/2024 | $15,131 |
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