Waiters and Waitresses (35-3031)
Occupation description: Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment. Excludes Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop (35-3022).
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Employment and Job Openings
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| Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 4,663 | 5,215 | 11.8 | 343 | 605 | 1,003 |
| United States | 2,634,600 | 2,804,800 | 0.0 | 188,700 | 333,300 | 539,000 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is moderate with very high employment opportunities. Read more.
2020 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 13.20 | 8.42 | 9.27 | 11.42 | 14.73 | 20.46 |
| Alaska | 12.74 | 10.62 | 11.11 | 11.81 | 12.68 | 17.48 |
| Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 12.41 | 10.47 | 11.03 | 11.71 | 12.50 | 15.42 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 11.85 | 10.84 | 11.18 | 11.74 | 12.34 | 12.86 |
| Balance of State | 14.38 | 10.80 | 11.35 | 12.31 | 17.71 | 19.55 |
