U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsFacilitate food service. Clean tables, remove dirty dishes, replace soiled table linens; set tables; replenish supply of clean linens, silverware, glassware, and dishes; supply service bar with food; and serve items such as water, condiments, and coffee to patrons.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 390,920 | 1.4 % | $9.29 | $19,320 | 0.4 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $7.55 | $7.94 | $8.75 | $9.62 | $12.08 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $15,710 | $16,520 | $18,190 | $20,000 | $25,140 |
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 | 228,300 | 5.12 | $8.98 | $18,680 |
| Traveler Accommodation | 39,680 | 2.37 | $10.60 | $22,050 |
| Limited-Service Eating Places | 24,850 | 0.62 | $8.65 | $18,000 |
| Special Food Services | 22,400 | 4.07 | $9.70 | $20,170 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 13,320 | 0.16 | $10.18 | $21,180 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rooming and Boarding Houses | 670 | 6.13 | $9.16 | $19,060 |
| Full-Service Restaurants | 228,300 | 5.12 | $8.98 | $18,680 |
| Special Food Services | 22,400 | 4.07 | $9.70 | $20,170 |
| Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) | 8,590 | 2.49 | $9.60 | $19,960 |
| Traveler Accommodation | 39,680 | 2.37 | $10.60 | $22,050 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Government (OES Designation) | 50 | (7) | $15.34 | $31,910 |
| Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | 50 | 0.02 | $12.04 | $25,050 |
| Facilities Support Services | (8) | (8) | $11.43 | $23,780 |
| Other Personal Services | 190 | 0.08 | $11.10 | $23,100 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 1,700 | 0.03 | $11.05 | $22,990 |
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 | 57,630 | 4.12 | 1.34 | $9.52 | $19,800 |
| Texas | 33,990 | 3.37 | 1.10 | $8.50 | $17,680 |
| Florida | 31,130 | 4.38 | 1.43 | $8.79 | $18,290 |
| New York | 22,490 | 2.70 | 0.88 | $9.75 | $20,290 |
| Illinois | 18,670 | 3.38 | 1.10 | $9.74 | $20,270 |
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 | 11,160 | 10.02 | 3.26 | $10.80 | $22,470 |
| Hawaii | 4,240 | 7.41 | 2.41 | $11.04 | $22,970 |
| South Dakota | 2,210 | 5.70 | 1.85 | $8.73 | $18,150 |
| District of Columbia | 3,620 | 5.67 | 1.84 | $10.94 | $22,750 |
| Florida | 31,130 | 4.38 | 1.43 | $8.79 | $18,290 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 9,990 | 3.20 | 1.04 | $11.23 | $23,350 |
| Hawaii | 4,240 | 7.41 | 2.41 | $11.04 | $22,970 |
| District of Columbia | 3,620 | 5.67 | 1.84 | $10.94 | $22,750 |
| Nevada | 11,160 | 10.02 | 3.26 | $10.80 | $22,470 |
| Vermont | 800 | 2.78 | 0.90 | $10.27 | $21,350 |
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 | 14,750 | 3.86 | 1.26 | $9.30 | $19,350 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 13,570 | 2.72 | 0.89 | $10.39 | $21,600 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 13,040 | 3.68 | 1.20 | $9.92 | $20,630 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 9,400 | 3.77 | 1.22 | $8.69 | $18,070 |
| Las Vegas-Paradise, NV | 9,010 | 11.16 | 3.63 | $11.40 | $23,710 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 8,080 | 3.53 | 1.15 | $10.56 | $21,950 |
| San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA | 7,470 | 6.03 | 1.96 | $9.17 | $19,070 |
| Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division | 6,180 | 4.50 | 1.46 | $9.63 | $20,020 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 6,110 | 2.78 | 0.90 | $8.87 | $18,460 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 5,810 | 3.45 | 1.12 | $9.03 | $18,780 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | 1,870 | 13.80 | 4.49 | $10.95 | $22,780 |
| Ocean City, NJ | 500 | 13.35 | 4.34 | $9.00 | $18,720 |
| Las Vegas-Paradise, NV | 9,010 | 11.16 | 3.63 | $11.40 | $23,710 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | 1,070 | 9.78 | 3.18 | $9.17 | $19,070 |
| Lawrence, KS | 410 | 8.89 | 2.89 | $8.46 | $17,600 |
| Myrtle Beach-North Myrtle Beach-Conway, SC | 880 | 8.23 | 2.68 | $8.14 | $16,920 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | 310 | 8.08 | 2.63 | $8.22 | $17,090 |
| Reno-Sparks, NV | 1,530 | 8.06 | 2.62 | $8.23 | $17,120 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | 660 | 8.00 | 2.60 | $9.19 | $19,110 |
| Napa, CA | 440 | 7.29 | 2.37 | $9.51 | $19,780 |