U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsDirect and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90,510 | 2.4 % | $21.53 | $44,780 | 1.3 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $11.18 | $14.69 | $19.53 | $26.13 | $34.11 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $23,260 | $30,540 | $40,630 | $54,350 | $70,960 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Service Restaurants | 46,660 | 1.05 | $20.40 | $42,420 |
| Traveler Accommodation | 10,770 | 0.64 | $24.95 | $51,900 |
| Special Food Services | 9,160 | 1.66 | $21.90 | $45,550 |
| Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | 5,990 | 0.56 | $25.38 | $52,790 |
| Limited-Service Eating Places | 4,860 | 0.12 | $15.74 | $32,730 |
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 | 9,160 | 1.66 | $21.90 | $45,550 |
| Full-Service Restaurants | 46,660 | 1.05 | $20.40 | $42,420 |
| Rooming and Boarding Houses | 100 | 0.96 | $18.09 | $37,630 |
| Traveler Accommodation | 10,770 | 0.64 | $24.95 | $51,900 |
| Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water | 80 | 0.58 | $20.83 | $43,330 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amusement Parks and Arcades | 200 | 0.13 | $31.47 | $65,450 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 1,470 | 0.07 | $31.34 | $65,180 |
| Other Financial Investment Activities | 50 | 0.02 | $30.94 | $64,350 |
| Other Food Manufacturing | 100 | 0.06 | $27.57 | $57,350 |
| Grocery and Related Product Merchant Wholesalers | 80 | 0.01 | $26.81 | $55,760 |
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 | 10,530 | 0.75 | 1.06 | $23.37 | $48,610 |
| Florida | 6,150 | 0.87 | 1.22 | $23.06 | $47,950 |
| Texas | 5,360 | 0.53 | 0.75 | $19.44 | $40,440 |
| Illinois | 4,940 | 0.89 | 1.25 | $18.06 | $37,560 |
| New York | 4,830 | 0.58 | 0.81 | (8) | (8) |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1,900 | 2.97 | 4.18 | (8) | (8) |
| Nevada | 2,760 | 2.48 | 3.48 | $23.29 | $48,440 |
| Hawaii | 1,180 | 2.06 | 2.89 | $22.39 | $46,580 |
| New Hampshire | 970 | 1.60 | 2.25 | $19.24 | $40,020 |
| Vermont | 420 | 1.45 | 2.04 | $19.97 | $41,530 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1,990 | 0.53 | 0.74 | $29.79 | $61,960 |
| Connecticut | 1,790 | 1.12 | 1.58 | $26.38 | $54,870 |
| Rhode Island | 380 | 0.85 | 1.19 | $24.78 | $51,540 |
| Delaware | 150 | 0.37 | 0.51 | $23.60 | $49,080 |
| California | 10,530 | 0.75 | 1.06 | $23.37 | $48,610 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 3,670 | 1.04 | 1.46 | $17.95 | $37,330 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 3,340 | 1.46 | 2.05 | $21.07 | $43,820 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 3,120 | 0.63 | 0.88 | $38.38 | $79,820 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 3,050 | 0.80 | 1.12 | $22.78 | $47,390 |
| Las Vegas-Paradise, NV | 2,370 | 2.94 | 4.13 | $23.57 | $49,030 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 1,860 | 1.10 | 1.55 | $21.63 | $44,980 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 1,530 | 0.92 | 1.29 | $24.03 | $49,990 |
| San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,400 | 1.47 | 2.07 | $26.01 | $54,090 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 1,330 | 0.60 | 0.85 | $18.18 | $37,820 |
| Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metropolitan Division | 1,240 | 1.29 | 1.82 | $25.95 | $53,970 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Paradise, NV | 2,370 | 2.94 | 4.13 | $23.57 | $49,030 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | 250 | 2.72 | 3.81 | $24.65 | $51,260 |
| Napa, CA | 140 | 2.36 | 3.31 | $24.10 | $50,120 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | 240 | 2.24 | 3.14 | $28.63 | $59,540 |
| Santa Fe, NM | 130 | 2.21 | 3.11 | $21.30 | $44,300 |
| Honolulu, HI | 920 | 2.19 | 3.07 | $20.55 | $42,750 |
| Brunswick, GA | 80 | 2.00 | 2.81 | $16.24 | $33,780 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | 270 | 1.96 | 2.75 | $29.78 | $61,950 |
| Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville, SC | 520 | 1.88 | 2.65 | $17.35 | $36,090 |
| Taunton-Norton-Raynham, MA NECTA Division | 80 | 1.88 | 2.64 | $19.55 | $40,660 |