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Hospitality and Tourism
Waiters and Waitresses info
Star Rating:
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Education: No formal educational credential
 
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No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$21,110
($10.15/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.8%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
16,947
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Annual Wage
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Openings
Hospitality and Tourism
Chefs and Head Cooks info add
Star Rating:
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Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
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High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$56,320
($27.08/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
2.3%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
589
Hospitality and Tourism
Food Service Managers info add
Star Rating:
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Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
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High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$61,480
($29.56/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.6%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
1,644
Hospitality and Tourism
Restaurant Cooks info add
Star Rating:
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Education: No formal educational credential
 
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No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$29,670
($14.27/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
4.3%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
11,639
Hospitality and Tourism
Bartenders info add
Star Rating:
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Education: No formal educational credential
 
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No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$25,690
($12.35/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
2.4%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
3,405
Hospitality and Tourism
Food Preparation Workers info add
Star Rating:
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Education: No formal educational credential
 
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No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$28,340
($13.63/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.2%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
4,487
Hospitality and Tourism
Nonrestaurant Food Servers info add
Star Rating:
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Education: No formal educational credential
 
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No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$27,690
($13.31/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.3%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
1,308
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