U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsServe food to individuals outside of a restaurant environment, such as in hotel rooms, hospital rooms, residential care facilities, or cars. Excludes "Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers" (41-9091) and "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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205,330 | 1.7 % | $10.40 | $21,640 | 0.5 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $7.68 | $8.35 | $9.34 | $11.53 | $14.68 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $15,980 | $17,370 | $19,430 | $23,980 | $30,520 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 39,420 | 0.76 | $11.35 | $23,610 |
| Nursing Care Facilities | 38,920 | 2.35 | $9.93 | $20,650 |
| Traveler Accommodation | 34,310 | 2.05 | $11.06 | $23,000 |
| Community Care Facilities for the Elderly | 29,480 | 3.99 | $9.31 | $19,370 |
| Special Food Services | 22,950 | 4.17 | $11.01 | $22,910 |
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 | 22,950 | 4.17 | $11.01 | $22,910 |
| Community Care Facilities for the Elderly | 29,480 | 3.99 | $9.31 | $19,370 |
| Nursing Care Facilities | 38,920 | 2.35 | $9.93 | $20,650 |
| Traveler Accommodation | 34,310 | 2.05 | $11.06 | $23,000 |
| Rooming and Boarding Houses | 180 | 1.65 | $9.63 | $20,030 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Government (OES Designation) | 200 | 0.01 | $12.92 | $26,870 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 100 | 0.02 | $12.91 | $26,850 |
| Junior Colleges | 90 | 0.01 | $12.88 | $26,790 |
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | 880 | 0.69 | $12.45 | $25,900 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | (8) | (8) | $11.78 | $24,490 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 15,800 | 1.89 | 1.17 | $14.04 | $29,210 |
| California | 13,290 | 0.95 | 0.59 | $11.78 | $24,500 |
| New Jersey | 12,160 | 3.23 | 2.00 | $10.59 | $22,040 |
| Florida | 11,360 | 1.60 | 0.99 | $9.72 | $20,220 |
| Ohio | 11,140 | 2.26 | 1.40 | $9.51 | $19,780 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 12,160 | 3.23 | 2.00 | $10.59 | $22,040 |
| Arkansas | 3,530 | 3.11 | 1.92 | $8.30 | $17,260 |
| Nebraska | 2,570 | 2.85 | 1.76 | $9.12 | $18,970 |
| Kansas | 3,520 | 2.70 | 1.67 | $8.50 | $17,670 |
| Minnesota | 6,860 | 2.68 | 1.66 | $10.76 | $22,370 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 15,800 | 1.89 | 1.17 | $14.04 | $29,210 |
| Connecticut | 3,430 | 2.15 | 1.33 | $12.79 | $26,610 |
| Hawaii | 850 | 1.48 | 0.92 | $12.55 | $26,100 |
| District of Columbia | 1,650 | 2.57 | 1.59 | $12.47 | $25,930 |
| Nevada | 890 | 0.80 | 0.50 | $11.81 | $24,570 |
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 | 10,650 | 2.14 | 1.32 | $15.38 | $31,990 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 6,230 | 1.76 | 1.09 | $10.09 | $20,980 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 4,410 | 2.44 | 1.51 | $9.95 | $20,690 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 4,240 | 2.53 | 1.56 | $10.84 | $22,540 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 4,040 | 2.40 | 1.49 | $9.44 | $19,630 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 3,810 | 1.73 | 1.07 | (8) | (8) |
| Edison-New Brunswick, NJ Metropolitan Division | 3,680 | 3.82 | 2.37 | $10.02 | $20,840 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 3,300 | 1.99 | 1.23 | $11.47 | $23,870 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 3,270 | 1.43 | 0.88 | $12.07 | $25,100 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 3,030 | 2.25 | 1.40 | $12.41 | $25,820 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro, AR | 690 | 15.02 | 9.30 | $8.01 | $16,650 |
| Topeka, KS | 580 | 5.50 | 3.40 | $8.32 | $17,290 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | 550 | 4.19 | 2.60 | $11.02 | $22,930 |
| Edison-New Brunswick, NJ Metropolitan Division | 3,680 | 3.82 | 2.37 | $10.02 | $20,840 |
| Grand Junction, CO | 220 | 3.75 | 2.32 | $9.21 | $19,160 |
| Sandusky, OH | 130 | 3.75 | 2.32 | $9.22 | $19,170 |
| Lincoln, NE | 590 | 3.72 | 2.30 | $8.80 | $18,290 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | 500 | 3.67 | 2.27 | $9.95 | $20,690 |
| Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division | 1,770 | 3.55 | 2.20 | $10.52 | $21,890 |
| Warner Robins, GA | 200 | 3.51 | 2.17 | $8.02 | $16,670 |