Food and Beverage Serving Workers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for food and beverage serving workerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $35,730 ≈ $17/hr
National median salary $33,400
Total employment 7,175,250 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do food and beverage serving workers make in the U.S.?
The median food and beverage serving workers salary in the United States is $33,400 per year (mean $35,730), and about 80% earn between $22,130 and $49,490.
How much do food and beverage serving workers make per hour?
Roughly $17 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $35,730 and 2,080 work hours per year.