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What is a Food Preparer or Server?

Example of Food Preparer or Server Job All food preparation and serving related workers not listed separately.

Types of Food Preparer or Server

  • Mini Bar Attendant
  • Food Mobile Driver
  • Food Order Expediter
  • Galley Worker
  • Food Aide

Job Demand for Food Preparers and Servers

In the United States, there were 60,900 jobs for Food Preparer or Server in 2016. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 9.2% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 5,600 new jobs for Food Preparer or Server by 2026. There will be an estimated 11,300 positions for Food Preparer or Server per year.

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The states with the most job growth for Food Preparer or Server are Idaho, Arizona, and Texas. Watch out if you plan on working in Vermont, Nebraska, or Montana. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Food Preparer or Server Average Salary

The typical yearly salary for Food Preparers and Servers is somewhere between $18,340 and $35,550.

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Food Preparers and Servers who work in District of Columbia, Alaska, or Wyoming, make the highest salaries.

How much do Food Preparers and Servers make in each U.S. state?

State Annual Mean Salary
Alabama $23,840
Alaska $34,010
Arizona $25,730
Arkansas $20,810
California $26,500
Colorado $23,650
Connecticut $32,910
Delaware $25,060
District of Columbia $39,250
Florida $24,130
Georgia $20,240
Hawaii $26,730
Idaho $22,830
Illinois $26,210
Indiana $21,810
Iowa $24,370
Kansas $24,200
Kentucky $23,160
Louisiana $21,120
Maryland $26,840
Massachusetts $31,150
Michigan $25,280
Minnesota $27,760
Mississippi $22,180
Missouri $22,250
Montana $24,540
Nebraska $25,870
Nevada $28,010
New Hampshire $24,180
New Jersey $27,750
New Mexico $24,090
New York $29,570
North Carolina $22,470
Ohio $23,590
Oklahoma $21,260
Oregon $25,420
Pennsylvania $25,620
Rhode Island $27,230
South Carolina $20,400
Tennessee $27,130
Texas $22,750
Utah $22,140
Vermont $27,670
Virginia $25,630
Washington $25,550
West Virginia $23,430
Wisconsin $26,210
Wyoming $29,250

Where Food Preparers and Servers Work

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The table below shows some of the most common industries where those employed in this career field work.

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