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Roles

Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food

Food Preparation and Serving · No formal educational credential

SALARY RANGE

$15,736

10th

$21,458

25th

$28,610

Median

$37,193

75th

$43,773

90th

Median hourly: $13.75/hr

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024 OEWS (most recent release)

EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK

Growth outlook: As fast as average

Projected change: +2.0% (+9K jobs)

Projection period: 2024-2034

Typical education: No formal educational credential

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024-2034 Employment Projections

ORUNE'S AI ANALYSIS

Based on O*NET task data and published AI research

2

AI handles independently

4

AI assists (and growing)

2

Distinctly human

AI currently handles 2 of 8 tasks independently, assists with 4 more, and 2 remain distinctly human. The balance is shifting as AI capabilities grow.

RELATED ROLES

Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$28,880Cooks, Short Order$30,690Orderlies$33,380Amusement and Recreation Attendants$27,250Crossing Guards and Flaggers$33,910

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Salary and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024 OEWS, 2024-2034 Employment Projections).

Task analysis based on O*NET occupational data and published AI research.

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