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Bartenders

$34,3402025 median pay
No formal educational credential5% growth (2025–2035)121,200 annual openings

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

Training and route into the job

No formal educational credential; One month or less of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing

One month or less of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing.

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Chefs and Head Cooks

$62,4702025 median pay
High school diploma or equivalent + related experience6.6% growth (2025–2035)25,200 annual openings

Prior related experience: 5 years or more.

Training and route into the job

High school diploma or equivalent; Prior related experience: 5 years or more

BLS does not list a separate on-the-job training requirement. Employers may still provide orientation and role-specific training.

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Cooks, Fast Food

$30,8902025 median pay
No formal educational credential0.6% growth (2025–2035)86,400 annual openings

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

Training and route into the job

No formal educational credential; One month or less of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing

One month or less of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing.

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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

$37,4502025 median pay
No formal educational credential2.8% growth (2025–2035)62,900 annual openings

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

Training and route into the job

No formal educational credential; One month or less of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing

One month or less of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing.

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Cooks, Private Household

$47,9402025 median pay
Postsecondary nondegree award + related experience5.1% growth (2025–2035)5,000 annual openings

Prior related experience: less than 5 years.

Training and route into the job

Postsecondary nondegree award; Prior related experience: less than 5 years

BLS does not list a separate on-the-job training requirement. Employers may still provide orientation and role-specific training.

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Cooks, Restaurant

$37,3902025 median pay
No formal educational credential + related experience12.1% growth (2025–2035)218,600 annual openings

Prior related experience: less than 5 years.

Training and route into the job

No formal educational credential; Prior related experience: less than 5 years; More than one month and up to 12 months of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing

More than one month and up to 12 months of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing.

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Cooks, Short Order

$35,8802025 median pay
No formal educational credential-5.2% growth (2025–2035)17,400 annual openings

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

Training and route into the job

No formal educational credential; One month or less of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing

One month or less of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing.

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Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers

$33,9802025 median pay
No formal educational credential5.3% growth (2025–2035)95,300 annual openings

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

Training and route into the job

No formal educational credential; One month or less of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing

One month or less of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing.

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Dishwashers

$34,8102025 median pay
No formal educational credential-1% growth (2025–2035)68,900 annual openings

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

Training and route into the job

No formal educational credential; One month or less of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing

One month or less of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing.

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Fast Food and Counter Workers

$31,2002025 median pay
No formal educational credential5.8% growth (2025–2035)827,400 annual openings

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

Training and route into the job

No formal educational credential; One month or less of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing

One month or less of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing.

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First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

$44,0802025 median pay
High school diploma or equivalent + related experience5.4% growth (2025–2035)171,500 annual openings

Prior related experience: less than 5 years.

Training and route into the job

High school diploma or equivalent; Prior related experience: less than 5 years

BLS does not list a separate on-the-job training requirement. Employers may still provide orientation and role-specific training.

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Food Preparation Workers

$35,3202025 median pay
No formal educational credential-3% growth (2025–2035)135,700 annual openings

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

Training and route into the job

No formal educational credential; One month or less of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing

One month or less of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing.

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