ORUNE
Roles

Waiters and Waitresses

Food Preparation and Serving · No formal education

SALARY RANGE

$16,016

10th

$21,840

25th

$29,120

Median

$37,856

75th

$44,554

90th

Median hourly: $14/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 education

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.

RELATED ROLES

Bartenders$29,380Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$27,840Personal Care Aides$30,180Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$29,760Flight Attendants$63,760

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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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