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Job outlook for cafeteria attendants in the United States
Are cafeteria attendant jobs in demand?
Yes, cafeteria attendant jobs are in demand. Cafeteria attendant demand is projected to grow 9% from 2018 to 2028.
Cafeteria attendant job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of cafeteria attendant jobs and the average cafeteria attendant salary over time.
Cafeteria attendant jobs over time
Cafeteria attendant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,411 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,683 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 3,415 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 3,261 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 3,125 | 0.00% |
Average cafeteria attendant salary over time
Cafeteria attendant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $27,558 | $13.25 | +6.6% |
| 2025 | $25,861 | $12.43 | +5.4% |
| 2024 | $24,539 | $11.80 | +5.2% |
| 2023 | $23,316 | $11.21 | +4.8% |
| 2022 | $22,258 | $10.70 | +4.8% |
Cafeteria attendant jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of cafeteria attendant job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where cafeteria attendants earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for cafeteria attendants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 614 | 9% |
| 2 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 98 | 9% |
| 3 | Vermont | 623,657 | 59 | 9% |
| 4 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 441 | 8% |
| 5 | Alaska | 739,795 | 57 | 8% |
| 6 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 46 | 8% |
| 7 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 1,470 | 7% |
| 8 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 209 | 7% |
| 9 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 200 | 7% |
| 10 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 673 | 6% |
| 11 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 615 | 6% |
| 12 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 494 | 6% |
| 13 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 388 | 6% |
| 14 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 367 | 6% |
| 15 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 366 | 6% |
| 16 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 338 | 6% |
| 17 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 248 | 6% |
| 18 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 177 | 6% |
| 19 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 87 | 6% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 62 | 6% |
Most common cities for cafeteria attendants
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Valley City | 8 | 6% | $21,040 |
| 2 | Key West | 1 | 4% | $22,631 |
| 3 | Beverly Hills | 1 | 3% | $34,777 |
| 4 | Burlingame | 1 | 3% | $35,941 |
| 5 | New Orleans | 3 | 1% | $19,795 |
| 6 | Charleston | 1 | 1% | $21,782 |
| 7 | Fort Lauderdale | 1 | 1% | $22,652 |
| 8 | Miami Beach | 1 | 1% | $22,640 |
| 9 | Tempe | 1 | 1% | $29,557 |
| 10 | Boston | 3 | 0% | $31,217 |
| 11 | Chicago | 3 | 0% | $26,729 |
| 12 | Albuquerque | 1 | 0% | $25,318 |
| 13 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $23,264 |
| 14 | Miami | 1 | 0% | $22,641 |
| 15 | Philadelphia | 1 | 0% | $22,140 |
| 16 | San Bernardino | 1 | 0% | $34,560 |
| 17 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $34,199 |