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Occupation | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | 25th-75th Percentile Salary Range |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant / Food Service Manager | 77,492 | $43,648 - $65,408 |
| Fast Food / Counter Worker | 72,156 | $28,096 - $37,568 |
| Waiter / Waitress | 61,006 | $31,168 - $41,664 |
| Restaurant / Food Service Supervisor | 51,530 | $34,432 - $47,232 |
| Cashier (General) | 47,408 | $29,120 - $39,360 |
| Cook | 42,829 | $33,664 - $43,392 |
| Host / Hostess | 27,469 | $29,056 - $38,784 |
| Bartender | 26,792 | $31,168 - $46,784 |
| Busser / Banquet Worker / Cafeteria Attendant | 26,018 | $30,016 - $37,568 |
| Accountant (General) | 24,521 | $57,472 - $85,376 |
| Barista | 24,483 | $33,472 - $39,360 |
| Dishwasher | 23,205 | $30,080 - $36,480 |
| Construction Helper / Worker | 21,693 | $35,712 - $46,720 |
| Operations Manager (General) | 20,509 | $52,608 - $114,560 |
| Kitchen Staff | 19,722 | $30,080 - $37,504 |
| Baker | 13,941 | $32,512 - $45,696 |
| Human Resources Specialist | 11,300 | $43,648 - $67,456 |
| Marketing Manager (General) | 11,288 | $85,888 - $145,280 |
| Dietitian / Nutritionist | 10,239 | $62,080 - $85,376 |
| Director of Operations | 9,879 | $82,816 - $156,544 |
| IT Specialist / Engineer | 9,302 | $59,520 - $114,560 |
| Communications / Public Relations Specialist | 8,091 | $46,720 - $80,256 |
| Dietary Aide | 7,667 | $32,000 - $42,880 |
| Chef | 7,334 | $41,664 - $72,640 |
| Quality Assurance Specialist | 6,848 | $41,088 - $82,816 |
| General Manager | 6,217 | $51,072 - $91,008 |
| Controller (General) | 5,920 | $95,104 - $140,160 |
| Food Production Worker | 5,769 | $32,512 - $43,648 |
| Facilities Specialist / Coordinator | 5,721 | $43,136 - $70,016 |
| Risk Manager | 5,463 | $103,808 - $162,688 |
| Interior Designer | 4,120 | $48,000 - $83,328 |
| Supply Chain Specialist (General) | 3,651 | $59,264 - $109,440 |
| Tax Specialist | 3,626 | $70,016 - $102,784 |
| Public Relations Manager (General) | 3,500 | $53,888 - $122,240 |
| Sous Chef | 3,491 | $52,096 - $70,016 |
| Corporate Development Manager | 2,944 | $70,528 - $179,072 |
| Executive Chef | 2,398 | $71,040 - $95,104 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 2,231 | $75,136 - $185,216 |
| Internal Auditor | 2,022 | $70,016 - $100,736 |
| Vice President of Operations | 1,958 | $115,072 - $204,672 |
| Chief Financial Officer | 1,774 | $127,872 - $220,032 |
| Director of Training and Development | 1,582 | $74,112 - $114,048 |
| Sushi Chef | 1,312 | $39,552 - $53,376 |
| Pastry Chef | 1,176 | $39,040 - $64,896 |
| Sustainability Specialist | 1,147 | $70,016 - $125,312 |
| Realty Specialist | 1,135 | $67,456 - $112,512 |
| Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager / Director | 1,031 | $80,256 - $140,160 |
| Equal Opportunity Representative / Officer | 632 | $61,568 - $91,008 |
| Catering Sales Manager | 599 | $54,912 - $75,136 |
| Chief Operating Officer | 540 | $97,664 - $195,456 |
| Brand Marketing Specialist | 470 | $48,000 - $115,584 |
| Legal Support Specialist | 470 | $40,064 - $75,136 |
| Food Safety Specialist | 192 | $42,624 - $75,136 |
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Job Postings by Occupation
Occupation | 25th Percentile Salary | 75th Percentile Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food / Counter Worker | $28,096 | $36,544 |
| Waiter / Waitress | $31,168 | $41,664 |
| Cashier (General) | $29,120 | $37,568 |
| Cook | $33,472 | $41,664 |
| Busser / Banquet Worker / Cafeteria Attendant | $29,504 | $37,056 |
| Host / Hostess | $29,120 | $37,056 |
| Bartender | $31,168 | $46,784 |
| Dishwasher | $29,056 | $36,480 |
| Construction Helper / Worker | $35,456 | $46,720 |
| Kitchen Staff | $30,080 | $37,504 |
| Barista | $31,168 | $37,568 |
| Baker | $31,168 | $41,664 |
| Dietary Aide | $31,104 | $41,600 |
| Food Production Worker | $32,128 | $43,648 |
| Interior Designer | $47,488 | $79,232 |
| Realty Specialist | $68,992 | $112,512 |
| Sushi Chef | $39,552 | $53,376 |
| Pastry Chef | $37,504 | $60,288 |
| Equal Opportunity Representative / Officer | $55,168 | $99,712 |
| Legal Support Specialist | $42,880 | $82,816 |
Job Postings by Occupation
Occupation | 25th Percentile Salary | 75th Percentile Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant / Food Service Manager | $43,200 | $66,496 |
| Restaurant / Food Service Supervisor | $33,472 | $45,760 |
| Accountant (General) | $56,192 | $85,376 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $44,160 | $67,968 |
| IT Specialist / Engineer | $56,192 | $113,536 |
| Dietitian / Nutritionist | $61,568 | $83,328 |
| Communications / Public Relations Specialist | $46,720 | $81,280 |
| Chef | $41,664 | $70,080 |
| Quality Assurance Specialist | $45,184 | $85,376 |
| Facilities Specialist / Coordinator | $41,600 | $70,016 |
| Tax Specialist | $72,064 | $106,368 |
| Risk Manager | $100,224 | $163,712 |
| Supply Chain Specialist (General) | $54,912 | $107,392 |
| Sous Chef | $50,048 | $70,016 |
| Internal Auditor | $70,016 | $102,784 |
| Sustainability Specialist | $73,600 | $121,728 |
| Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager / Director | $86,400 | $149,376 |
| Catering Sales Manager | $54,912 | $71,552 |
| Brand Marketing Specialist | $48,000 | $106,368 |
| Food Safety Specialist | $42,880 | $81,792 |
Job Postings by Occupation
Occupation | 25th Percentile Salary | 75th Percentile Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager (General) | $51,840 | $109,440 |
| Marketing Manager (General) | $80,256 | $142,208 |
| Director of Operations | $80,768 | $160,640 |
| Controller (General) | $93,056 | $138,112 |
| General Manager | $52,096 | $92,544 |
| Public Relations Manager (General) | $53,376 | $108,928 |
| Corporate Development Manager | $71,552 | $169,856 |
| Executive Chef | $70,016 | $95,104 |
| Vice President of Operations | $117,632 | $207,744 |
| Chief Financial Officer | $121,216 | $206,720 |
| Director of Training and Development | $65,152 | $118,144 |
| Chief Operating Officer | $100,736 | $210,816 |
Job Postings by Occupation
Occupation | 25th Percentile Salary | 75th Percentile Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer | $70,016 | $180,096 |
| Chief Financial Officer | $121,216 | $206,720 |
| Chief Operating Officer | $100,736 | $210,816 |
Industry Characteristics
Industry | 2023 Jobs | 2022 Average Earnings Per Worker | 2023 LQ (Industry Concentration) | 2018-2023 % Change in Jobs | 2022 GRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Services and Drinking Places | 12,961,497 | $28,832 | 1 | 2.22% | 602407.93M |
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