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Mess attendant salary
Average mess attendant salary
$15.58
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Average mess attendant salary by state
Highest paying states for mess attendants
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | $31,163 | $14.98 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $32,215 | $15.49 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $32,209 | $15.49 |
| 4 | Vermont | $29,228 | $14.05 |
| 5 | Maine | $32,870 | $15.80 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $33,244 | $15.98 |
| 7 | New York | $32,531 | $15.64 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $30,764 | $14.79 |
| 9 | Arizona | $27,170 | $13.06 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $30,897 | $14.85 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $27,473 | $13.21 |
| 12 | Oregon | $28,340 | $13.63 |
| 13 | West Virginia | $29,697 | $14.28 |
| 14 | California | $32,046 | $15.41 |
| 15 | Ohio | $25,670 | $12.34 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $27,916 | $13.42 |
| 17 | Maryland | $28,441 | $13.67 |
| 18 | Nevada | $25,859 | $12.43 |
| 19 | Missouri | $26,727 | $12.85 |
| 20 | Illinois | $29,182 | $14.03 |
| 21 | Tennessee | $25,279 | $12.15 |
| 22 | Washington | $29,831 | $14.34 |
| 23 | Utah | $25,969 | $12.49 |
| 24 | Delaware | $29,442 | $14.15 |
| 25 | Kentucky | $25,577 | $12.30 |
| 26 | Colorado | $26,076 | $12.54 |
| 27 | Wyoming | $24,158 | $11.61 |
| 28 | Texas | $24,793 | $11.92 |
| 29 | Florida | $24,571 | $11.81 |
| 30 | Hawaii | $25,101 | $12.07 |
| 31 | District of Columbia | $30,423 | $14.63 |
| 32 | Wisconsin | $25,386 | $12.20 |
| 33 | Virginia | $25,940 | $12.47 |
| 34 | Montana | $24,255 | $11.66 |
| 35 | Idaho | $26,132 | $12.56 |
| 36 | North Dakota | $25,645 | $12.33 |
| 37 | New Mexico | $25,783 | $12.40 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $24,775 | $11.91 |
| 39 | Mississippi | $23,817 | $11.45 |
| 40 | Alabama | $24,395 | $11.73 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $24,195 | $11.63 |
| 42 | Alaska | $22,037 | $10.59 |
| 43 | North Carolina | $23,362 | $11.23 |
| 44 | Georgia | $23,592 | $11.34 |
| 45 | Kansas | $23,166 | $11.14 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $22,719 | $10.92 |
| 47 | Indiana | $22,768 | $10.95 |
| 48 | Iowa | $23,577 | $11.34 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $23,792 | $11.44 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $22,356 | $10.75 |
| 51 | Nebraska | $22,512 | $10.82 |
Mess attendant salary details
A mess attendant's salary ranges from $21,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $48,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a mess attendant's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $48,000 | $4,000 | $23 |
| 75th Percentile | $39,000 | $3,250 | $19 |
| Average | $32,416 | $2,701 | $16 |
| 25th Percentile | $26,000 | $2,167 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $21,000 | $1,750 | $10 |
Highest paying mess attendant jobs
The highest paying types of mess attendants are crew trainer, lead crew member, and counter attendant.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Runner | $25,536 | $2,128 | $12.28 | 240,853 |
| Food Prep | $25,840 | $2,153 | $12.42 | 168,743 |
| Food Preparer | $27,717 | $2,310 | $13.33 | 134,113 |
| Cook/Server | $29,716 | $2,476 | $14.29 | 257,582 |
| Mcdonalds Crew Member | $26,648 | $2,221 | $12.81 | 133,695 |
| Food Service/Cashier | $28,481 | $2,373 | $13.69 | 247,779 |
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Mess attendant salary trends
The average mess attendant salary has risen by $7,324 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average mess attendant earned $25,092 annually, but today, they earn $32,416 a year. That works out to a 21% change in pay for mess attendants over the last decade.
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Average mess attendant salary over time
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Mess attendant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,400 | $15.58 | +4.7% |
| 2024 | $30,900 | $14.86 | +5.4% |
| 2023 | $29,200 | $14.06 | +5.0% |
| 2022 | $27,800 | $13.35 | +3.7% |
| 2021 | $26,800 | $12.86 | +2.7% |
Recently added mess attendant salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Services Inc. | Mess Attendant/Food Service-Server | New London, CT | 05/13/2024 | $47,584 |
| Acorn Services Inc. | Mess Attendant/Food Service-Server | New London, CT | 05/13/2024 | $47,584 |
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