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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
Northwest Minnesota 43028$14.12/hr$11.56/hr$11.95/hr$14.01/hr$15.24/hr$17.21/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Manufacturing20$12.46/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities60$15.83/hr
Professional and Business ServicesN/AN/A
Education and Health Services290$17.53/hr
Leisure and Hospitality6,120$14.10/hr
Other Services20$12.37/hr
Public Administration60$17.19/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Northeast Balance of State 130$14.29/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 150$14.57/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 160$14.02/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 180$14.04/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 190$14.01/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 210$12.05/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 220$13.91/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 230$13.93/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 330$14.77/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 380$13.99/hrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 400$13.99/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 410$13.51/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 430$14.01/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 440$13.56/hr8.4%
Central Minnesota 550$14.02/hrN/A
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 4,550$14.32/hrN/A
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 4,930$14.31/hrN/A
Minnesota 6,590$14.19/hr8.0%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Food Preparation Workers 18,860$16.75/hr-6.3%
Waiters and Waitresses 38,760$11.82/hr0.1%
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 13,560$17.39/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.