U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsPlan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages. Excludes "Chefs and Head Cooks" (35-1011).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 186,830 | 1.3 % | $25.11 | $52,220 | 0.5 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $14.65 | $18.27 | $23.14 | $29.79 | $38.66 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $30,480 | $38,000 | $48,130 | $61,970 | $80,410 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-Service Eating Places | 64,980 | 1.62 | $22.15 | $46,070 |
| Full-Service Restaurants | 63,380 | 1.42 | $26.04 | $54,160 |
| Special Food Services | 11,490 | 2.09 | $27.10 | $56,370 |
| Traveler Accommodation | 7,740 | 0.46 | $29.16 | $60,650 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 6,880 | 0.08 | $24.13 | $50,180 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Food Services | 11,490 | 2.09 | $27.10 | $56,370 |
| Limited-Service Eating Places | 64,980 | 1.62 | $22.15 | $46,070 |
| Full-Service Restaurants | 63,380 | 1.42 | $26.04 | $54,160 |
| Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) | 2,850 | 0.83 | $26.16 | $54,410 |
| Office Administrative Services | 2,500 | 0.63 | $25.58 | $53,220 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grocery and Related Product Merchant Wholesalers | 40 | 0.01 | $44.21 | $91,960 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 1,580 | 0.03 | $33.72 | $70,140 |
| Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | 70 | 0.03 | $33.01 | $68,670 |
| Amusement Parks and Arcades | 340 | 0.21 | $32.08 | $66,730 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | (8) | (8) | $30.98 | $64,440 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 30,100 | 2.15 | 1.46 | $25.01 | $52,030 |
| Texas | 17,710 | 1.76 | 1.20 | $23.39 | $48,660 |
| Florida | 10,320 | 1.45 | 0.99 | $26.70 | $55,540 |
| New York | 9,860 | 1.18 | 0.80 | $29.21 | $60,760 |
| Illinois | 8,040 | 1.46 | 0.99 | $22.92 | $47,670 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 7,040 | 2.74 | 1.86 | $20.22 | $42,070 |
| Hawaii | 1,430 | 2.51 | 1.70 | $24.56 | $51,090 |
| Nevada | 2,540 | 2.28 | 1.55 | $34.52 | $71,790 |
| Maine | 1,260 | 2.19 | 1.49 | $24.09 | $50,110 |
| Minnesota | 5,580 | 2.18 | 1.48 | $23.21 | $48,290 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 2,540 | 2.28 | 1.55 | $34.52 | $71,790 |
| Delaware | 270 | 0.68 | 0.46 | $32.70 | $68,010 |
| Washington | (8) | (8) | (8) | $32.64 | $67,900 |
| New Jersey | 3,700 | 0.98 | 0.67 | $32.06 | $66,690 |
| Massachusetts | 4,540 | 1.46 | 0.99 | $30.29 | $63,000 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 7,420 | 1.94 | 1.32 | $25.21 | $52,440 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 5,950 | 1.20 | 0.81 | $31.94 | $66,430 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 4,580 | 1.29 | 0.88 | $25.43 | $52,890 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 4,180 | 2.49 | 1.70 | $24.52 | $51,000 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 4,010 | 1.60 | 1.09 | $28.14 | $58,530 |
| San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA | 3,620 | 2.92 | 1.99 | $25.24 | $52,490 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 3,480 | 2.07 | 1.41 | $25.85 | $53,780 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 3,410 | 1.55 | 1.06 | $23.89 | $49,690 |
| Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division | 3,290 | 2.39 | 1.63 | $24.57 | $51,110 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 3,240 | 1.62 | 1.10 | $22.34 | $46,460 |