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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

35-9011 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.

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Minnesota 7,220946$15.15/hr$11.51/hr$12.86/hr$14.40/hr$17.09/hr$18.89/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Manufacturing20$11.79/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities100$15.49/hr
Financial ActivitiesN/AN/A
Professional and Business ServicesN/AN/A
Education and Health Services240$17.05/hr
Leisure and Hospitality6,660$14.22/hr
Other Services40$18.46/hr
Public Administration30$18.38/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Northeast Balance of State 120$13.15/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 120$15.10/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 120$14.16/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 130$13.12/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 220$14.58/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 240$13.63/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 260$13.03/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 260$14.36/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 310$14.35/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 360$14.93/hrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 380$13.12/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 400$13.31/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 430$13.12/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 440$13.42/hr8.4%
Southeast Minnesota 540$14.50/hrN/A
Central Minnesota 610$14.06/hrN/A
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 4,930$14.57/hrN/A
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 5,390$14.49/hrN/A
Minnesota 7,220$14.40/hr8.0%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Food Preparation Workers 24,620$17.18/hr-6.3%
Waiters and Waitresses 37,630$12.56/hr0.1%
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 14,890$18.47/hr2.7%


  • Wipe tables or seats with dampened cloths or replace dirty tablecloths.
  • Scrape and stack dirty dishes and carry dishes and other tableware to kitchens for cleaning.
  • Carry trays from food counters to tables for cafeteria patrons.
  • Mix and prepare flavors for mixed drinks.
  • Garnish foods and position them on tables to make them visible and accessible.
  • Serve ice water, coffee, rolls, or butter to patrons.
  • Clean and polish counters, shelves, walls, furniture, or equipment in food service areas or other areas of restaurants and mop or vacuum floors.
  • Locate items requested by customers.
  • Stock vending machines with food.
  • Set tables with clean linens, condiments, or other supplies.