Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment.
According to the US Department of Labor, there are 2,023,200 people employed as waiters and waitresses in the United States. The median annual salary is $23,700. Entry level employees earn approximately $17,520 per year and senior employees earn approximately $42,550 per year.
Estimates do not include other potential benefits such as health insurance, overtime pay, or retirement benefits that may be offered by employers.