To begin a salary analysis, click on one of the occupations listed in the left-hand column below. Then simply fill in the menus on the salary
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| Bakers | Mix and bake ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods. |
The median hourly wage for Bakers is $14.33 |
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| Bartenders | Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff. |
The median hourly wage for Bartenders is $12.69 |
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| Chefs and Head Cooks | Direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts. |
The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks is $24.13 |
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| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias. |
The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria is $14.38 |
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| Cooks, Restaurant | Prepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts in restaurants. May order supplies, keep records and accounts, price items on menu, or plan menu. |
The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant is $14.42 |
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| Cooks, Short Order | Prepare and cook to order a variety of foods that require only a short preparation time. May take orders from customers and serve patrons at counters or tables. |
The median hourly wage for Cooks, Short Order is $13.75 |
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| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | Facilitate food service. Clean tables; remove dirty dishes; replace soiled table linens; set tables; replenish supply of clean linens, silverware, glassware, and dishes; supply service bar with food; and serve items such as water, condiments, and coffee to patrons. |
The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers is $13.08 |
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| Dishwashers | Clean dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment, or utensils. |
The median hourly wage for Dishwashers is $13.51 |
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| Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators | Operate or tend food or tobacco roasting, baking, or drying equipment, including hearth ovens, kiln driers, roasters, char kilns, and vacuum drying equipment. |
The median hourly wage for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators is $17.07 |
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| Food Batchmakers | Set up and operate equipment that mixes or blends ingredients used in the manufacturing of food products. Includes candy makers and cheese makers. |
The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers is $17.21 |
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| Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders | Operate or tend cooking equipment, such as steam cooking vats, deep fry cookers, pressure cookers, kettles, and boilers, to prepare food products. |
The median hourly wage for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders is $17.26 |
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| Food Preparation Workers | Perform a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking, such as preparing cold foods and shellfish, slicing meat, and brewing coffee or tea. |
The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers is $13.85 |
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| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | Serve food to individuals outside of a restaurant environment, such as in hotel rooms, hospital rooms, residential care facilities, or cars. |
The median hourly wage for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant is $13.80 |
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| Food Service Managers | Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages. |
The median hourly wage for Food Service Managers is $28.56 |
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| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | Welcome patrons, seat them at tables or in lounge, and help ensure quality of facilities and service. |
The median hourly wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop is $11.83 |
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| Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food. |
The median hourly wage for Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers is $17.60 |
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| Waiters and Waitresses | Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment. |
The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses is $12.50 |
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