Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations in Washington
16 occupations · 2024 BLS OEWS data
Food preparation and serving occupations include chefs, cooks, servers, bartenders, and other workers who prepare and serve food and beverages in restaurants and other settings. The table below shows 2024 wage data for these occupations as reported in Washington.
| Occupation | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $69,800 |
| Cooks, All Other | $54,460 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $49,850 |
| Bartenders | $48,320 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $48,260 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $47,490 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $46,010 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $44,980 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $38,950 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $38,800 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $37,770 |
| Dishwashers | $37,600 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $36,820 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $36,800 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $36,500 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $33,930 |