Food Preparation and Serving · High school diploma
SALARY RANGE
$22,176
10th
$30,240
25th
$40,320
Median
$52,416
75th
$61,690
90th
Median hourly: $19.38/hr
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024 OEWS (most recent release)
EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK
Growth outlook: Faster than average
Projected change: +5.2% (+23K jobs)
Projection period: 2024-2034
Typical education: High school diploma
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024-2034 Employment Projections
ORUNE'S AI ANALYSIS
Based on O*NET task data and published AI research
1
AI handles independently
4
AI assists (and growing)
3
Distinctly human
AI currently handles 1 of 8 tasks independently, assists with 4 more, and 3 remain distinctly human. The balance is shifting as AI capabilities grow.
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Check First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSalary and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024 OEWS, 2024-2034 Employment Projections).
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