U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 495,350 | 1.1 % | $10.25 | $21,310 | 0.4 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $7.60 | $8.12 | $8.98 | $11.22 | $15.14 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $15,800 | $16,880 | $18,680 | $23,330 | $31,480 |
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 | 198,090 | 4.44 | $10.55 | $21,950 |
| Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) | 150,790 | 43.76 | $9.60 | $19,970 |
| Civic and Social Organizations | 42,130 | 10.86 | $9.09 | $18,900 |
| Traveler Accommodation | 34,270 | 2.05 | $12.27 | $25,510 |
| Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | 26,230 | 2.46 | $10.43 | $21,690 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) | 150,790 | 43.76 | $9.60 | $19,970 |
| Civic and Social Organizations | 42,130 | 10.86 | $9.09 | $18,900 |
| Full-Service Restaurants | 198,090 | 4.44 | $10.55 | $21,950 |
| Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water | 440 | 3.34 | $11.28 | $23,460 |
| Gambling Industries | 3,500 | 2.70 | $10.15 | $21,120 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 50 | (7) | $12.99 | $27,020 |
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | 180 | 0.14 | $12.55 | $26,110 |
| Traveler Accommodation | 34,270 | 2.05 | $12.27 | $25,510 |
| Community Care Facilities for the Elderly | 80 | 0.01 | $11.49 | $23,890 |
| Lessors of Real Estate | 560 | 0.10 | $11.46 | $23,840 |
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 | 45,510 | 3.25 | 0.83 | $10.32 | $21,470 |
| Pennsylvania | 30,850 | 5.63 | 1.44 | $9.84 | $20,460 |
| New York | 30,090 | 3.61 | 0.93 | $10.96 | $22,810 |
| Florida | 29,940 | 4.21 | 1.08 | $9.94 | $20,680 |
| Texas | 29,210 | 2.90 | 0.74 | $9.65 | $20,060 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 12,960 | 11.64 | 2.99 | $12.24 | $25,470 |
| Montana | 4,320 | 10.18 | 2.61 | $8.71 | $18,120 |
| Wisconsin | 24,790 | 9.50 | 2.44 | $9.18 | $19,100 |
| North Dakota | 3,010 | 8.45 | 2.17 | $8.60 | $17,890 |
| Wyoming | 2,100 | 7.78 | 2.00 | $8.89 | $18,490 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 3,060 | 5.36 | 1.38 | $13.54 | $28,160 |
| Massachusetts | 14,380 | 4.61 | 1.18 | $13.40 | $27,880 |
| Washington | 11,610 | 4.31 | 1.11 | $13.20 | $27,460 |
| Vermont | 1,580 | 5.49 | 1.41 | $13.15 | $27,350 |
| Utah | 2,020 | 1.76 | 0.45 | $13.08 | $27,210 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 16,090 | 3.23 | 0.83 | $12.33 | $25,650 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 12,780 | 3.61 | 0.93 | $10.91 | $22,700 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 10,490 | 2.75 | 0.71 | $10.02 | $20,830 |
| Las Vegas-Paradise, NV | 10,140 | 12.56 | 3.22 | $13.05 | $27,140 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 8,570 | 4.75 | 1.22 | $11.01 | $22,910 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 8,100 | 4.83 | 1.24 | $10.39 | $21,600 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 7,520 | 3.01 | 0.77 | $11.28 | $23,460 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 6,390 | 5.85 | 1.50 | $9.40 | $19,550 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA | 6,340 | 6.59 | 1.69 | $12.05 | $25,050 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 6,090 | 4.85 | 1.24 | $9.53 | $19,820 |