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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 44028$13.98/hr$11.35/hr$11.49/hr$13.60/hr$14.86/hr$17.37/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Manufacturing10$11.83/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities180$14.87/hr
Professional and Business ServicesN/AN/A
Education and Health Services90$17.09/hr
Leisure and Hospitality6,760$13.99/hr
Other Services70$17.71/hr
Public Administration30$17.77/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Northeast Balance of State 110$13.95/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 120$15.23/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 150$13.14/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 200$13.95/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 230$12.50/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 240$13.27/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 240$14.06/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 270$13.80/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 280$15.25/hrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 390$13.36/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 420$12.97/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 430$13.86/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 440$13.36/hr8.4%
Northwest Minnesota 440$13.60/hrN/A
Central Minnesota 680$14.03/hrN/A
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 4,900$14.44/hrN/A
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 5,330$14.44/hrN/A
Minnesota 7,140$14.18/hr8.0%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Food Preparation Workers 23,720$17.02/hr-6.3%
Waiters and Waitresses 38,540$11.97/hr0.1%
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 13,420$17.91/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.