Food Service
Bartenders
- 2025 median pay
- $34,340
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- 5%
- Annual openings
- 121,200
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Gambling Dealers
- 2025 median pay
- $34,320
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 3.4%
- Annual openings
- 13,300
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
- 2025 median pay
- $33,980
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- 5.3%
- Annual openings
- 95,300
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
- 2025 median pay
- $33,580
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- 5.5%
- Annual openings
- 45,400
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Cashiers
- 2025 median pay
- $32,880
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- -6.5%
- Annual openings
- 521,300
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Shampooers
- 2025 median pay
- $32,600
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- 5.6%
- Annual openings
- 2,200
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Amusement and Recreation Attendants
- 2025 median pay
- $32,150
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- 3.7%
- Annual openings
- 100,400
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Fast Food and Counter Workers
- 2025 median pay
- $31,200
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- 5.8%
- Annual openings
- 827,400
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
- 2025 median pay
- $31,200
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- 3.4%
- Annual openings
- 107,100
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Cooks, Fast Food
- 2025 median pay
- $30,890
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- 0.6%
- Annual openings
- 86,400
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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