Counter Attendant, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop Salary in the Industry of Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers

The salary statistics and trend of counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop in the industry of other miscellaneous store retailers are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare counter attendant, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop salaries in different industries within the retail trade sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$16,500
25th Percentile Wage
$17,950
50th Percentile Wage
$20,960
75th Percentile Wage
$23,890
90th Percentile Wage
$25,650

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop in the industry of other miscellaneous store retailers. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop is $25,650. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $20,960. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop is $16,500.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop in the industry of Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers from 2012 to 2017. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2017.

YearMedian Salary Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$20,960
3.86% 3.86%
2016
$20,150
6.40% -
2015
$18,860
-6.84% -
2012
$20,150
- -

Table 3. Compare Counter Attendant, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop Salary in Different Industries within the Retail Trade Sector

The average salaries of counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop in 35 industries within the retail trade sector are shown in Table 3. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2017. For salary information of counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
General Merchandise Stores
$28,160
Other General Merchandise Stores
$27,620
Department Stores
$23,440
Miscellaneous Store Retailers
$23,170
Home Furnishings Stores
$23,100
Lawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies Stores
$23,040
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
$22,920
Miscellaneous Store Retailers
$22,890
Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores
$22,570
Furniture Stores
$22,480
Food and Beverage Stores
$22,290
Food and Beverage Stores
$22,270
Gasoline Stations
$22,130
Gasoline Stations
$22,130
Nonstore Retailers
$21,630
Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores
$21,500
Grocery Stores
$21,420
Vending Machine Operators
$21,170
Book Stores and News Dealers
$20,970
Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers
$20,960
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, and Book Stores
$20,950
Electronics and Appliance Stores
$20,810
Specialty Food Stores
$20,810
Electronics and Appliance Stores
$20,810
Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Stores
$20,670
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
$20,610
Automobile Dealers
$20,470
Sporting Goods Stores
$20,400
Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores
$20,240
Health and Personal Care Stores
$19,940
Health and Personal Care Stores
$19,940
Pharmacies and Drug Stores
$19,880
Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores
$19,230
Florists
$18,980
Used Merchandise Stores
$18,310

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