U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsTake orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment. Excludes "Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop" (35-3022).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,244,480 | 0.5 % | $9.99 | $20,790 | 0.4 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $7.54 | $7.91 | $8.81 | $10.65 | $14.41 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $15,690 | $16,440 | $18,330 | $22,150 | $29,980 |
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 | 1,718,970 | 38.52 | $9.90 | $20,600 |
| Traveler Accommodation | 123,700 | 7.40 | $11.64 | $24,200 |
| Limited-Service Eating Places | 122,130 | 3.04 | $8.98 | $18,680 |
| Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | 65,240 | 6.12 | $10.78 | $22,410 |
| Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) | 64,800 | 18.80 | $9.32 | $19,380 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Service Restaurants | 1,718,970 | 38.52 | $9.90 | $20,600 |
| Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) | 64,800 | 18.80 | $9.32 | $19,380 |
| Special Food Services | 51,180 | 9.30 | $11.08 | $23,040 |
| Traveler Accommodation | 123,700 | 7.40 | $11.64 | $24,200 |
| Gambling Industries | 8,090 | 6.26 | $10.19 | $21,190 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grantmaking and Giving Services | (8) | (8) | $14.51 | $30,170 |
| Religious Organizations | 150 | 0.08 | $13.95 | $29,010 |
| Clothing Stores | 250 | 0.02 | $11.82 | $24,590 |
| Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events | (8) | (8) | $11.67 | $24,270 |
| Traveler Accommodation | 123,700 | 7.40 | $11.64 | $24,200 |
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 | 231,710 | 16.55 | 0.94 | $9.94 | $20,670 |
| Texas | 188,600 | 18.69 | 1.06 | $8.98 | $18,670 |
| Florida | 172,860 | 24.33 | 1.38 | $9.91 | $20,610 |
| New York | 125,820 | 15.08 | 0.85 | $11.91 | $24,780 |
| Ohio | 89,720 | 18.23 | 1.03 | $9.08 | $18,890 |
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 | 35,510 | 31.89 | 1.81 | $10.70 | $22,260 |
| Hawaii | 14,350 | 25.10 | 1.42 | $11.97 | $24,890 |
| Florida | 172,860 | 24.33 | 1.38 | $9.91 | $20,610 |
| North Dakota | 7,350 | 20.65 | 1.17 | $8.46 | $17,600 |
| Montana | 8,460 | 19.95 | 1.13 | $8.96 | $18,650 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 8,150 | 12.75 | 0.72 | $14.30 | $29,750 |
| Vermont | 4,560 | 15.89 | 0.90 | $13.68 | $28,460 |
| Massachusetts | 54,250 | 17.39 | 0.99 | $13.59 | $28,270 |
| Washington | 40,580 | 15.07 | 0.85 | $13.40 | $27,870 |
| Oregon | 25,410 | 16.19 | 0.92 | $12.75 | $26,520 |
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 | 68,890 | 13.83 | 0.78 | $13.25 | $27,550 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 60,510 | 15.85 | 0.90 | $9.68 | $20,130 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 44,730 | 17.91 | 1.01 | $9.13 | $18,980 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 43,270 | 12.22 | 0.69 | $10.89 | $22,650 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 39,640 | 18.01 | 1.02 | $9.53 | $19,820 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 36,560 | 18.27 | 1.03 | $9.36 | $19,460 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 34,900 | 15.24 | 0.86 | $11.86 | $24,660 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 32,960 | 19.58 | 1.11 | $11.09 | $23,060 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee, FL | 30,580 | 31.87 | 1.81 | $9.98 | $20,760 |
| Las Vegas-Paradise, NV | 29,580 | 36.65 | 2.08 | $11.06 | $23,000 |