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Waiters and Waitresses

General Information

Description

Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment.

Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit93.25%
  2. Self-employed2.79%
  3. Private, not for profit2.05%
  4. State and local government1.11%
  5. Federal government0.56%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Hospitality & Tourism

Job Outlook

Projected Job Growth (2022 - 2032)
-3%
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Salary

Salary Information

Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.

$29,120

State-by-state Salary

Gray states indicate no data available

Salary Range Salary varies based on years of experience, degree level and location.

$18,270
$38,520
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Education & Interests

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • High school 57%
  • Less than high school 28%
  • Bachelor's degree 7%
  • Some college 5%
  • Associate's degree 2%
  • Master's degree 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%
  • Post-secondary certificate 0%

PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:

  • Social — You have an interest in helping, teaching, advising, assisting or providing service to others.
  • Enterprising — You have an interest in managing, negotiating and marketing, or leading and advising others.
  • Conventional — You have an interest in following procedures and regulations to organize information or data.

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Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership

Knowledge

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • English Language
  • Psychology
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Food Production

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