Hospitality & Tourism

Waiters and Waitresses

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

Salary Breakdown

Waiters and Waitresses

Average

$24,320

ANNUAL

$11.69

HOURLY

Entry Level

$17,280

ANNUAL

$8.31

HOURLY

Mid Level

$22,040

ANNUAL

$10.60

HOURLY

Expert Level

$37,220

ANNUAL

$17.89

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Waiters and Waitresses

47,280

Projected job openings through 2030


Top Expected Tasks

Waiters and Waitresses


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Waiters and Waitresses

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Sales and Marketing

KNOWLEDGE

Food Production

KNOWLEDGE

Administration and Management

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Service Orientation

SKILL

Speaking

SKILL

Social Perceptiveness

SKILL

Coordination

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

ABILITY

Oral Expression

ABILITY

Speech Clarity

ABILITY

Speech Recognition

ABILITY

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