Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other: Career Profile
All food preparation and serving related workers not listed separately.
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What Do Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other Perform?
Related Job Titles
Common job titles for this role include:
- Automat Car Attendant
- Dietitian Helper
- Food Aide
- Food Mobile Driver
- Food Order Expediter
- Food and Beverage Checker
- Galley Boy
- Galley Worker
Job Outlook
There are roughly 599,792 food preparation and serving related workers, all other working in the United States today. Employment is projected to grow by +6.7% over the projection horizon.
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other Pay
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual median | $30,511 |
| Hourly median | $14.67 |
| 10th percentile | $20,000 |
| 25th percentile | $24,410 |
| 75th percentile | $36,611 |
| 90th percentile | $42,712 |
Pay can vary substantially based on experience, location, and industry.
How Much Do Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other Make in Different U.S. States?
| State | Annual median salary |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | $62,110 |
| Virgin Islands | $43,410 |
| Colorado | $37,860 |
| Arizona | $37,040 |
| Indiana | $36,930 |
| Illinois | $36,590 |
| Oregon | $36,580 |
| Maryland | $36,480 |
| California | $36,220 |
| New Hampshire | $36,120 |
| Nevada | $35,670 |
| New Mexico | $35,540 |
| Wyoming | $35,130 |
| New Jersey | $35,110 |
| Wisconsin | $34,850 |
| Michigan | $34,320 |
| Florida | $33,960 |
| Washington | $33,930 |
| Nebraska | $33,820 |
| Connecticut | $33,710 |
| Iowa | $33,390 |
| New York | $33,350 |
| Utah | $32,940 |
| Massachusetts | $32,680 |
| Pennsylvania | $32,310 |
| Maine | $31,200 |
| Vermont | $30,960 |
| Kentucky | $30,440 |
| Virginia | $29,950 |
| Arkansas | $29,510 |
| Tennessee | $29,210 |
| Texas | $28,100 |
| Ohio | $27,600 |
| Delaware | $27,560 |
| Georgia | $27,390 |
| Montana | $27,330 |
| North Carolina | $27,320 |
| Mississippi | $25,810 |
| Missouri | $25,580 |
| Alabama | $22,730 |
| West Virginia | $22,610 |
| South Carolina | $22,020 |
| Guam | $21,960 |
| Puerto Rico | $21,780 |
| Louisiana | $21,550 |
| North Dakota | $21,300 |
Where Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other Earn the Most
Compensation for food preparation and serving related workers, all other differ across the country. Top regions by median wage:
| Region | Median annual wage | Share of U.S. jobs | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Far Western US | $36,199 | 40.4% | 2.95 |
| Rocky Mountains | $36,130 | 3.2% | 1.14 |
| Middle Atlantic | $35,249 | 12.8% | 1.85 |
| New England | $33,712 | 2.0% | 1.08 |
| Plains States | $33,543 | 0.7% | 0.38 |
| Great Lakes | $33,001 | 10.9% | 0.99 |
| Southwest | $30,032 | 6.8% | 0.54 |
| Southeast | $28,041 | 22.7% | 1.79 |
Where the Jobs Cluster
| Metro area | State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | HI | $58,030 | 40 |
| Boulder, CO | CO | $43,040 | 160 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | CA | $43,000 | 1,790 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | NJ | $42,230 | 370 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | TX | $39,930 | 260 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | NJ | $39,880 | 520 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | NE | $39,730 | 100 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | CA | $38,960 | 3,670 |
Top Industries Employing Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other
The bulk of food preparation and serving related workers, all other are found across these industries:
| Industry | Employment | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and Food Services | 72,730 | $34,740 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 4,260 | $36,920 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 3,130 | $35,130 |
| Educational Services | 2,760 | $34,230 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2,410 | $34,910 |
| Retail Trade | 1,060 | $31,470 |
| Manufacturing | 500 | $34,990 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 430 | $33,070 |
The table below shows some of the most common industries where those employed in this career field work.
Sources
Data on this page comes from the following authoritative sources:
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) for employment and wage data by state and industry.
- BLS Employment Projections for total employment and growth forecasts.
- O*NET (Occupational Information Network) for skills, knowledge, tasks, work activities, work context, technology, and education-zone data.
SOC code: 35-9099.00 (Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other).