All food preparation and serving related workers not listed separately.
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other
SOC: 35-9099 O*NET: 35-9099.00
Median Salary
$35,840
per year
Job Growth
📈 5.5%
Faster (2024-2034)
Annual Openings
11.8
projected jobs/year
Education Level
Varies
Job Zone N/A
All food preparation and serving related workers not listed separately.
What does a Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other do?
How much can you earn?
Entry Level
$25,470
10th percentile
Early Career
$31,200
25th percentile
Median
$35,840
50th percentile
Experienced
$39,880
75th percentile
Top Earners
$47,550
90th percentile
National Salary Distribution
10th
$25,470
25th
$31,200
Middle 50%
MEDIAN
$35,840
Mean: $36,810
75th
$39,880
90th
$47,550
Middle 50% of earners
Median salary
Mean (average)
Key Insights
- •Salary range spans $22,080 from entry level to top earners
- •Middle 50% earn between $31,200 and $39,880
- •Salary spread is 24.2% around the median, showing low variation
- •Total national employment: 84,630 professionals
What's the job outlook?
Job Market Intelligence
Medium Demand
Market demand
Medium Risk
Automation risk
Current Employment
National Employment:85,100
Top Industries
Food Services and Drinking Places73%
Restaurants and Other Eating Places63.4%
Full-Service Restaurants48.8%
10-Year Outlook
Growth Rate:+5.5%
Annual Openings:11,800
Employment Projections
2025 (Current)85,100
Current
2035 (Projected)89,700
+5.5%
+4,700
Employment Change
+5.5%
Growth Rate
10
Year Projection
Growth Category: As fast as average
Geographic Salary & Employment Data
Explore where Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other professionals work across the United States
Showing 15 of 44 locations
California
30,730 jobs$36,9103.10x
North Carolina
4,670 jobs$30,1601.73x
Texas
4,030 jobs$30,2100.53x
Florida
3,900 jobs$34,2000.72x
New Jersey
3,780 jobs$36,2901.62x
Louisiana
3,670 jobs$21,8203.49x
Maryland
3,540 jobs$37,5002.36x
Ohio
3,260 jobs$27,5401.08x
Georgia
3,130 jobs$25,7401.18x
Colorado
2,970 jobs$35,7101.90x
Illinois
2,720 jobs$38,8800.82x
Tennessee
2,670 jobs$36,6401.50x
Virginia
1,390 jobs$35,8700.62x
Nevada
1,140 jobs$31,5101.35x
Arizona
1,060 jobs$37,6000.60x
Understanding the Data
Location Quotient (LQ):
- • LQ > 1.0: More jobs than national average
- • LQ = 1.0: Same as national average
- • LQ < 1.0: Fewer jobs than national average
Data Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025
Key Growth Factors
- •Average growth expected
What technology will you use?
Technology & Digital Skills
Essential technology proficiencies for Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other
Technology Intensity
Low
Digital Literacy Requirements
This career requires basic digital literacy
1
Basic
2
Intermediate
3
Advanced
4
Expert
Key Digital Competencies:
Email and internet usageBasic software navigationFile management
Technology Stack
Technology stack information is being compiled for this career.
📚 Technology Learning Resources
Recommended Certifications
- •Vendor-specific software certifications
- •Industry-recognized technology credentials
- •Professional development courses
Online Learning Platforms
- •LinkedIn Learning - Comprehensive technology courses
- •Coursera - University-level programs
- •Udemy - Practical skills training
💡 Technology Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on mastering hot technologies first - they're currently most in-demand
- •Build a portfolio demonstrating your proficiency with key tools and software
- •Stay current through continuous learning - technology evolves rapidly
- •Consider vendor certifications to validate your skills to employers
What's the work environment like?
🏗️
Location
Varies
💪
Physical Demand
LOW
👥
Team Orientation
Varies
🤝
Customer Interaction
NONE
💡Is This Work Environment Right for You?
Consider these factors when evaluating if you'll thrive in this work environment:
- •Are you comfortable working in varies environments?
- •Can you meet low physical demands?
What career paths are available?
Career Pathways
0
Advancement Opportunities
0
Lateral Move Options
0%
Avg. Salary Increase
Advancement Opportunities
Typical career progression paths from Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other
💡 Career Planning Tips
- •Most successful advancement happens after 3-5 years of experience
- •Lateral moves can provide valuable cross-functional experience for future leadership roles
- •Focus on developing skills that are transferable across multiple career paths
- •Consider industry trends when planning long-term career moves
Trade Colleges That Train for Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other
Top trade colleges by completions in fields that prepare students for this career.
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder
Boulder, CO
3.3k program completions/year
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Covington
Covington, LA
1.8k program completions/year
Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett
Everett, WA
1.1k program completions/year
Institute of Culinary Education
New York, NY
930 program completions/year
Crescent City Bartending School
New Orleans, LA
717 program completions/year
Christine Valmy International School for Esthetics, Skin Care & Makeup
New York, NY
691 program completions/year
Aveda Institute-South Florida
Davie, FL
644 program completions/year
Douglas J Aveda Institute
East Lansing, MI
635 program completions/year
Celebrity School of Beauty
Miami, FL
628 program completions/year
Asian-American International Beauty College
Westminster, CA
596 program completions/year
Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin
Las Vegas, NV
544 program completions/year
Alturas Cosmetology of Arizona, LLC
Chandler, AZ
494 program completions/year
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