Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment. Exclude 'Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop' (35-3022).
Top Industries of Employment
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 45,340 | 7.27 | 6.06 | 7.87 | 15,120 | 12,600 | 16,370 |
| Joplin MSA | 1,540 | 6.51 | 6.01 | 6.76 | 13,550 | 12,510 | 14,060 |
| Columbia MSA | 1,690 | 7.31 | 6.10 | 7.91 | 15,190 | 12,690 | 16,440 |
| St Joseph MSA | 790 | 6.81 | 6.16 | 7.14 | 14,170 | 12,820 | 14,840 |
| Springfield MSA | 3,000 | 8.04 | 6.22 | 8.95 | 16,720 | 12,940 | 18,620 |
| St Louis MSA | 22,320 | 7.65 | 6.07 | 8.43 | 15,900 | 12,630 | 17,540 |
| Kansas City* | 8,350 | 7.16 | 6.05 | 7.72 | 14,901 | 12,592 | 16,055 |
| Central Region* | 4,330 | 7.12 | 6.00 | 7.69 | 14,819 | 12,475 | 15,991 |
| Northeast Region* | 1,330 | 6.71 | 6.00 | 7.07 | 13,967 | 12,473 | 14,713 |
| Northwest Region* | 3,310 | 6.40 | 6.20 | 6.49 | 13,302 | 12,899 | 13,504 |
| Ozark Region* | 4,100 | 7.67 | 6.16 | 8.43 | 15,958 | 12,803 | 17,535 |
| South Central Region* | 240 | 6.32 | 5.85 | 6.56 | 13,153 | 12,165 | 13,647 |
| Southeast Region* | 1,970 | 6.64 | 6.03 | 6.94 | 13,811 | 12,553 | 14,440 |
| Southwest Region* | 1,700 | 6.69 | 6.03 | 7.02 | 13,912 | 12,541 | 14,597 |
| St. Charles* | 3,400 | 8.47 | 6.16 | 9.62 | 17,609 | 12,806 | 20,010 |
| St. Louis City* | 3,200 | 7.76 | 6.09 | 8.60 | 16,149 | 12,672 | 17,888 |
| St. Louis County* | 9,830 | 7.66 | 6.10 | 8.44 | 15,928 | 12,683 | 17,550 |
| West Central Region* | 2,270 | 6.12 | 5.92 | 6.22 | 12,723 | 12,312 | 12,928 |
| Jefferson/Franklin Consortium* | 1,260 | 6.42 | 5.85 | 6.70 | 13,352 | 12,173 | 13,941 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 41,930 | 47,750 | 5,820 | 13.88 | 2,941 | Outstanding |
| Kansas City MSA | 16,240 | 19,320 | 3,080 | 18.97 | 1,222 | Outstanding |
| St Louis MSA | 20,980 | 24,790 | 3,810 | 18.16 | 1,562 | Outstanding |
| Central Region* | 4,200 | 5,210 | 1,010 | 24.05 | 337 | Great |
| Northwest Region* | 1,570 | 1,810 | 240 | 15.29 | 88 | Great |
| Ozark Region* | 4,310 | 5,020 | 710 | 16.47 | 313 | Outstanding |
| South Central Region* | 800 | 980 | 180 | 22.50 | 63 | Outstanding |
| Southeast Region* | 1,970 | 2,260 | 290 | 14.72 | 140 | Outstanding |
| Southwest Region* | 1,690 | 1,970 | 280 | 16.57 | 123 | Outstanding |
| West Central Region* | 1,450 | 1,560 | 110 | 7.59 | 93 | Outstanding |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This Occupation generally requires short-term on-the-job training