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State	Latest 30 Days Unique Postings	25th-75th Percentile Salary Range
California	80,425	$37,248 - $67,968
Texas	64,939	$27,456 - $52,160
Florida	47,502	$31,104 - $54,912
New York	33,750	$36,224 - $75,136
Illinois	28,839	$33,408 - $60,032
Ohio	27,570	$31,104 - $50,048
North Carolina	24,838	$29,120 - $50,112
Michigan	23,317	$31,104 - $47,744
Georgia	23,227	$28,480 - $52,160
Pennsylvania	22,360	$31,168 - $54,208
Massachusetts	21,369	$37,504 - $70,016
Tennessee	21,186	$29,120 - $50,112
Virginia	20,034	$32,128 - $61,312
Colorado	18,738	$36,480 - $60,032
Arizona	18,228	$33,408 - $57,472
Washington	17,080	$37,504 - $70,016
Wisconsin	16,578	$32,192 - $48,064
New Jersey	15,696	$35,456 - $70,016
Indiana	15,485	$30,144 - $50,112
Missouri	14,454	$31,104 - $52,096
Minnesota	13,523	$35,200 - $59,520
South Carolina	11,819	$30,080 - $50,048
Alabama	11,645	$27,008 - $54,912
Maryland	11,259	$35,456 - $71,552
Oregon	10,925	$35,200 - $58,496
Nevada	10,519	$29,056 - $51,072
Louisiana	9,457	$25,024 - $50,368
Kentucky	8,987	$29,248 - $49,344
Oklahoma	8,741	$27,072 - $47,552
Connecticut	8,740	$35,456 - $65,408
Iowa	8,459	$31,168 - $52,160
Kansas	8,137	$29,120 - $50,112
Utah	7,514	$30,144 - $51,136
Nebraska	5,302	$31,104 - $52,096
Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)	5,058	$44,672 - $114,560
Mississippi	4,947	$23,808 - $54,912
Hawaii	4,836	$33,408 - $56,192
Arkansas	4,820	$31,104 - $62,592
New Mexico	4,579	$30,080 - $52,096
New Hampshire	4,362	$33,664 - $58,240
Idaho	4,292	$32,192 - $58,560
Montana	3,538	$32,896 - $52,864
Rhode Island	3,483	$33,408 - $67,968
Maine	3,065	$39,040 - $64,896
South Dakota	2,642	$30,976 - $57,472
Alaska	2,596	$33,408 - $64,896
North Dakota	1,992	$32,960 - $54,208
Delaware	1,915	$34,432 - $85,376
West Virginia	1,667	$31,104 - $54,144
Vermont	1,346	$39,040 - $67,456

Conrad Chura

Restaurant Owner, Founder of Wakin Bakin'

Conrad Chura set out to fill a neighborhood need for fresh, quality breakfast. He joined his wife and friends to save tip money from their cooking jobs to cover startup costs, pool their resources, and launch a thriving delivery-only "pop-up" restaurant before establishing a brick-and-mortar location in New Orleans in 2012.

Chef Lakisha Hunter

Food Truck Owner

Chef Lakisha Hunter's culinary passion was sparked by her ProStart instructor. Today, she's a community leader and the owner of That Jerk Spot, a catering and food truck business where she mentors and trains former justice-involved youth in Chicago.

Gregory Nemchick

Sous Chef

A retired sales manager, Greg has always had a passion for cooking. With his innate leadership skills and empathy, he has seamlessly transitioned from the boardroom to the kitchen as part of what he calls his "second act" career. After an internship at Westmoreland Country Club, where he worked closely with the Head Chef to refine his skills, he was hired as sous chef.

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Job Postings by Occupation

Occupation	Latest 30 Days Unique Postings	Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change
Restaurant / Food Service Manager	79,605	-6.5%
Fast Food / Counter Worker	76,839	-9%
Waiter / Waitress	65,017	-7.6%
Restaurant / Food Service Supervisor	50,338	-4.8%
Cashier (General)	48,510	1.4%
Cook	42,591	-6.8%
Host / Hostess	29,220	-12.1%
Bartender	28,696	-2%
Busser / Banquet Worker / Cafeteria Attendant	27,935	-14.8%
Accountant (General)	25,639	-7.4%
Dishwasher	24,591	-11.5%
Construction Helper / Worker	22,806	-5.2%
Barista	22,437	-2.4%
Operations Manager (General)	21,010	-1.7%
Kitchen Staff	20,239	-8.8%
Baker	14,337	-2.7%
Human Resources Specialist	12,290	-7.4%
Marketing Manager (General)	11,439	-2%
Dietitian / Nutritionist	10,653	1.7%
Director of Operations	10,174	-1.4%
IT Specialist / Engineer	10,155	-6.7%
Communications / Public Relations Specialist	8,731	-2.7%
Dietary Aide	8,123	-6.4%
Chef	7,087	-5%
Quality Assurance Specialist	6,871	-1.4%
General Manager	6,435	-5.3%
Controller (General)	6,258	-13.1%
Facilities Specialist / Coordinator	6,116	-5.6%
Food Production Worker	5,951	-4.3%
Risk Manager	5,646	1.2%
Interior Designer	3,912	-6.1%
Public Relations Manager (General)	3,900	3.6%
Supply Chain Specialist (General)	3,855	-6%
Tax Specialist	3,815	-14.7%
Sous Chef	3,619	-0.3%
Corporate Development Manager	3,352	-1.2%
Executive Chef	2,518	0.3%
Chief Executive Officer	2,330	-0.3%
Internal Auditor	2,108	1%
Vice President of Operations	2,020	-2.7%
Chief Financial Officer	1,830	-7.7%
Director of Training and Development	1,638	-5.6%
Sushi Chef	1,346	-3.5%
Sustainability Specialist	1,307	-17.5%
Realty Specialist	1,224	-19%
Pastry Chef	1,204	3.3%
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager / Director	1,027	-10.3%
Equal Opportunity Representative / Officer	698	2.1%
Catering Sales Manager	651	-9.8%
Chief Operating Officer	560	-9.5%
Legal Support Specialist	556	-12.1%
Brand Marketing Specialist	525	-1.3%
Food Safety Specialist	204	0.5%