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Job outlook for formal waiter/waitresses in the United States
Are formal waiter/waitress jobs in demand?
Yes, formal waiter/waitress jobs are in demand. Formal waiter/waitress demand is projected to grow 10% from 2018 to 2028.
Formal waiter/waitress job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of formal waiter/waitress jobs and the average formal waiter/waitress salary over time.
Formal waiter/waitress jobs over time
Formal waiter/waitress job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 54 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 59 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 78 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 78 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 78 | 0.00% |
Average formal waiter/waitress salary over time
Formal waiter/waitress salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,808 | $12.41 | +3.7% |
| 2024 | $24,884 | $11.96 | +5.1% |
| 2023 | $23,677 | $11.38 | +4.6% |
| 2022 | $22,633 | $10.88 | +4.2% |
| 2021 | $21,731 | $10.45 | +3.8% |
Formal waiter/waitress jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of formal waiter/waitress job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where formal waiter/waitresses earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for formal waiter/waitresses
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 64 | 1% |
| 2 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 6 | 1% |
| 3 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 67 | 0% |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 35 | 0% |
| 5 | New York | 19,849,399 | 30 | 0% |
| 6 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 23 | 0% |
| 7 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 22 | 0% |
| 8 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 18 | 0% |
| 9 | California | 39,536,653 | 17 | 0% |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 16 | 0% |
| 11 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 15 | 0% |
| 12 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 15 | 0% |
| 13 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 13 | 0% |
| 14 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 8 | 0% |
| 15 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 5 | 0% |
| 16 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 2 | 0% |
| 17 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 2 | 0% |
| 18 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 1 | 0% |
| 19 | Vermont | 623,657 | 0 | 0% |
| 20 | Alaska | 739,795 | 0 | 0% |
Most common cities for formal waiter/waitresses
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dunedin | 1 | 3% | $23,694 |
| 2 | Hot Springs | 1 | 3% | $22,556 |
| 3 | Monroe | 1 | 3% | $21,546 |
| 4 | Riverhead | 1 | 3% | $34,987 |
| 5 | Tupelo | 1 | 3% | $19,342 |
| 6 | Greenwich | 1 | 2% | $27,262 |
| 7 | Joplin | 1 | 2% | $24,105 |
| 8 | Towson | 1 | 2% | $25,944 |
| 9 | Knoxville | 2 | 1% | $22,876 |
| 10 | Boulder | 1 | 1% | $27,382 |
| 11 | Union City | 1 | 1% | $30,744 |
| 12 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $29,827 |
| 13 | Milwaukee | 1 | 0% | $23,937 |
| 14 | Plano | 1 | 0% | $24,178 |