Waiters and Waitresses Jobs

2.5K positions available

2.5K active Waiters and Waitresses jobs from 56 US employers. Largest hirers include Texas Roadhouse, Chuy's - HWY 183, Arrow Senior Living. The national median wage for this occupation is $31.9K. BLS projects -3% employment change between 2022 and 2032. YourJobs AI Vulnerability score: 32/100 (Moderate exposure). New positions posted daily, sorted by the best opportunities first.

Food preparation and serving roles include cooks, chefs, servers, baristas, and kitchen staff. Pay is below the national median but the largest sub-occupations have faster-than-average growth. AI exposure is generally low: food prep is hands-on, and the customer-facing work resists current automation.

BLS Snapshot

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2023
Median annual wage $31,940
U.S. employment 2,237,310
Projected growth to 2032 -3%

YourJobs AI Index

Methodology
32/100
Exposure: Moderate

According to YourJobs, Waiters and Waitresses score 32/100 on AI exposure (moderate band).

Waiters and Waitresses jobs in other top states

Waiters and Waitresses in Maine (2,875) Waiters and Waitresses in Kentucky (2,647) Waiters and Waitresses in Pennsylvania (2,119) Waiters and Waitresses in Ohio (974) Waiters and Waitresses in New Mexico (936) Waiters and Waitresses in Wisconsin (798)

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Waiters and Waitresses Jobs by Location

Maine 985 Texas 484 Wisconsin 407 Iowa 311 Ohio 96 Virginia 46 New Hampshire 24 Tennessee 23 Indiana 22 Pennsylvania 18 Minnesota 14 North Carolina 12

Top Waiters and Waitresses Employers

Texas Roadhouse 1430 jobs Chuy's - HWY 183 483 jobs Arrow Senior Living 388 jobs Chuy's - Knoxville 18 jobs Applebee's - West Lebanon 18 jobs Chuy's - Polaris 18 jobs Applebee's - Trinity Point 18 jobs Pizza Hut - Attica 4 jobs

Frequently asked questions

How many Waiters and Waitresses jobs are available right now?
There are 2,478 active Waiters and Waitresses jobs across the United States from 56 employers. The list refreshes daily.
What's the average Waiters and Waitresses salary?
The U.S. national median wage for Waiters and Waitresses occupations is $32,871 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2023). Hourly rates and benefits depend on the employer and the specific role.
Which companies hire the most Waiters and Waitresses workers?
Top Waiters and Waitresses employers currently hiring include Texas Roadhouse, Chuy's - HWY 183, and Arrow Senior Living, plus 53 more.
What's the job outlook for Waiters and Waitresses?
Waiters and Waitresses occupations are projected to change by 3.4% nationally between 2022 and 2032 (BLS Employment Projections).