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Job outlook for buffet attendants in the United States
Buffet attendant job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected buffet attendant job growth rate is 9% from 2018-2028.
About 372,900 new jobs for buffet attendants are projected over the next decade.
Buffet attendant salaries have increased 24% for buffet attendants in the last 5 years.
There are over 3,768 buffet attendants currently employed in the United States.
There are 44,657 active buffet attendant job openings in the US.
The average buffet attendant salary is $26,138.
Are buffet attendant jobs in demand?
Yes, buffet attendant jobs are in demand. Buffet attendant demand is projected to grow 9% from 2018 to 2028.
Buffet attendant job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of buffet attendant jobs and the average buffet attendant salary over time.
Buffet attendant jobs over time
Buffet attendant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,768 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 4,193 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 5,337 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 5,096 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 4,884 | 0.00% |
Average buffet attendant salary over time
Buffet attendant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $26,138 | $12.57 | +6.6% |
| 2025 | $24,529 | $11.79 | +5.4% |
| 2024 | $23,275 | $11.19 | +5.2% |
| 2023 | $22,115 | $10.63 | +4.8% |
| 2022 | $21,111 | $10.15 | +4.8% |
Buffet attendant jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of buffet attendant job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where buffet attendants earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for buffet attendants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 98 | 9% |
| 2 | Vermont | 623,657 | 57 | 9% |
| 3 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 596 | 8% |
| 4 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 434 | 8% |
| 5 | Alaska | 739,795 | 57 | 8% |
| 6 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 47 | 8% |
| 7 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 1,435 | 7% |
| 8 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 207 | 7% |
| 9 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 199 | 7% |
| 10 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 666 | 6% |
| 11 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 607 | 6% |
| 12 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 492 | 6% |
| 13 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 385 | 6% |
| 14 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 366 | 6% |
| 15 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 353 | 6% |
| 16 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 328 | 6% |
| 17 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 245 | 6% |
| 18 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 172 | 6% |
| 19 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 86 | 6% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 60 | 6% |
Most common cities for buffet attendants
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coppell | 2 | 5% | $21,950 |
| 2 | Severn | 2 | 5% | $25,993 |
| 3 | New Braunfels | 2 | 3% | $21,708 |
| 4 | Waldorf | 2 | 3% | $25,570 |
| 5 | Round Rock | 2 | 2% | $21,732 |
| 6 | Grand Rapids | 2 | 1% | $25,838 |
| 7 | Irvine | 2 | 1% | $31,042 |
| 8 | Killeen | 2 | 1% | $21,784 |
| 9 | McKinney | 2 | 1% | $21,960 |
| 10 | New Orleans | 2 | 1% | $19,560 |
| 11 | Overland Park | 2 | 1% | $24,317 |
| 12 | Salt Lake City | 2 | 1% | $19,836 |
| 13 | Fort Worth | 4 | 0% | $21,946 |
| 14 | Atlanta | 2 | 0% | $22,864 |
| 15 | Austin | 2 | 0% | $21,723 |
| 16 | Anaheim | 1 | 0% | $31,088 |
| 17 | Arlington | 1 | 0% | $21,927 |
| 18 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $26,140 |
| 19 | Birmingham | 1 | 0% | $20,070 |