Assistant Dining Room Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Dining Room Manager make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Assistant Dining Room Manager in the United States is $45,132 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

However, an Assistant Dining Room Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $55,939
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39,817 to $50,788
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,978
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Assistant Dining Room Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $50,788 $4,232 $977 $24
Average $45,132 $3,761 $868 $22
25th Percentile $39,817 $3,318 $766 $19
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Dining Room Manager Salaries

An Assistant Dining Room Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Assistant Dining Room Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Assistant Dining Room Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $49,970.
  • California: $49,780.
  • Massachusetts: $49,117.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Dining Room Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $56,924
  • San Francisco: $56,365
  • Oakland: $55,115

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Dining Room Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 5.63% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Point of Sale (Mentioned in 2.1% Job Postings): Accepting payments from customers for goods and services either in person or online.
  • Administrative Support (Mentioned in 0.94% Job Postings): Administrative support means technical assistance, studies, surveys, or securing volunteers to assist the department in fulfilling its administrative responsibilities.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 5.63%
Point of Sale 2.1%
Administrative Support 0.94%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Assistant Dining Room Manager's salary.
  • Integrity: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Integrity
$52,353
16%
Presentation
$52,353
16%
Leadership
$50,096
11%
Scheduling
$48,291
7%
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How Education impacts an Assistant Dining Room Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Dining Room Managers enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Assistant Dining Room Manager with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $44,873 and $48,082).

Assistant Dining Room Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Dining Room Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 16.7%
High School 16.7%
Associates 33.3%
Bachelors 50.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Assistant Dining Room Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Dining Room Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

Salary Trends for Assistant Dining Room Manager

Salaries for an Assistant Dining Room Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $42,638 in 2023 to around $43,144 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Dining Room Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Assistant Dining Room Manager Over Time

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$42,638
2024
$43,481
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$43,144
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2024 $43,481
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