U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsWelcome patrons, seat them at tables or in lounge, and help ensure quality of facilities and service.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 329,020 | 1.2 % | $9.43 | $19,600 | 0.4 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $7.58 | $8.07 | $8.87 | $10.07 | $12.32 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $15,780 | $16,780 | $18,450 | $20,950 | $25,630 |
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 | 280,350 | 6.28 | $9.30 | $19,330 |
| Traveler Accommodation | 16,040 | 0.96 | $10.93 | $22,730 |
| Limited-Service Eating Places | 10,510 | 0.26 | $9.11 | $18,950 |
| Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) | 4,630 | 1.34 | $9.74 | $20,250 |
| Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | 3,320 | 0.31 | $10.41 | $21,660 |
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 | 280,350 | 6.28 | $9.30 | $19,330 |
| Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) | 4,630 | 1.34 | $9.74 | $20,250 |
| Traveler Accommodation | 16,040 | 0.96 | $10.93 | $22,730 |
| Gambling Industries | 1,180 | 0.92 | $9.60 | $19,960 |
| Special Food Services | 3,000 | 0.55 | $10.54 | $21,920 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Air Transportation | 40 | 0.01 | $15.85 | $32,960 |
| Support Activities for Air Transportation | 30 | 0.02 | $13.14 | $27,340 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 220 | 0.01 | $12.12 | $25,210 |
| Civic and Social Organizations | 220 | 0.06 | $12.11 | $25,190 |
| Lessors of Real Estate | 120 | 0.02 | $11.89 | $24,730 |
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 | 38,430 | 2.74 | 1.06 | $9.77 | $20,320 |
| Texas | 25,260 | 2.50 | 0.97 | $8.78 | $18,260 |
| Florida | 24,480 | 3.45 | 1.33 | $9.45 | $19,650 |
| Ohio | 15,100 | 3.07 | 1.19 | $8.57 | $17,820 |
| New York | 14,440 | 1.73 | 0.67 | $11.35 | $23,610 |
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 | 5,030 | 4.52 | 1.75 | $11.87 | $24,690 |
| Hawaii | 2,210 | 3.86 | 1.49 | $10.40 | $21,640 |
| Colorado | 7,730 | 3.58 | 1.38 | $9.33 | $19,400 |
| Florida | 24,480 | 3.45 | 1.33 | $9.45 | $19,650 |
| Arizona | 8,050 | 3.40 | 1.31 | $9.02 | $18,770 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 5,030 | 4.52 | 1.75 | $11.87 | $24,690 |
| District of Columbia | 1,920 | 3.01 | 1.16 | $11.87 | $24,690 |
| Massachusetts | 7,170 | 2.30 | 0.89 | $11.67 | $24,280 |
| New York | 14,440 | 1.73 | 0.67 | $11.35 | $23,610 |
| New Jersey | 8,460 | 2.25 | 0.87 | $10.77 | $22,400 |
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 | 8,990 | 2.36 | 0.91 | $9.83 | $20,450 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 8,500 | 2.40 | 0.93 | $10.19 | $21,180 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 8,370 | 1.68 | 0.65 | $12.98 | $26,990 |
| Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division | 6,220 | 4.52 | 1.75 | $9.64 | $20,050 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 6,190 | 2.48 | 0.96 | $9.00 | $18,710 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 5,980 | 2.72 | 1.05 | $9.43 | $19,620 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 5,880 | 3.49 | 1.35 | $9.19 | $19,120 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 5,550 | 2.43 | 0.94 | $11.05 | $22,990 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 4,970 | 2.48 | 0.96 | $8.69 | $18,070 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 4,450 | 4.08 | 1.57 | $9.43 | $19,610 |