Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
SOC code 35-3041 · Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
National employment
293,900
Mean annual wage
$36,140
Mean hourly wage
$17.37
Median annual wage
$35,360
Median hourly wage
$17.00
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $28,030 | $13.48 |
| 25th percentile | $31,190 | $14.99 |
| 50th percentile (median) | $35,360 | $17.00 |
| 75th percentile | $38,500 | $18.51 |
| 90th percentile | $46,120 | $22.17 |
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Similar-paying occupations in Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- Food Preparation Workers 35-2021$35,320/yr
- Waiters and Waitresses 35-3031$35,230/yr
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other 35-9099$35,840/yr
- Cooks, Short Order 35-2015$35,880/yr
- Dishwashers 35-9021$34,810/yr
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. Wage figures are BLS OEWS estimates and may not reflect current pay.