Waiters and Waitresses
Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment.
SOC 35-3031
AI exposure: 48/100
exposed tier. The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | 48 | $31,830 | +3% | 2,361,500 |
Skills associated with this occupation
- Communication
- Social Perceptiveness
- Customer Service
- Physical Stamina
- Coordination
Frequently asked questions
Will AI replace Waiters and Waitresses?
The Index cannot predict whether AI will replace an individual Waiters and Waitresses role. Its 48/100 score is a relative estimate of task exposure, not a probability of job loss.
What does the exposure score mean?
The published value is 48/100, in the Exposed band. Higher values indicate greater estimated exposure within the model. It is not a measured share of tasks or a government employment forecast.
What wage and growth figures are available?
The source profile lists $31,830 median annual wage and 3% projected growth, with no source projection window recorded. Check original source dates and local conditions before treating those as current opportunities.
Can my personal assessment differ?
Yes. A generated assessment can consider the tasks you describe; an occupation-based fallback uses a broader baseline. Both are estimates. A different result is not proof that your job has changed.
Sources and methodology
The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
The Index uses stored BLS-based occupation data. O*NET, OECD capability indicators, and task-exposure research are contextual references. The derivation of the stored occupation scores is not reproducibly documented in the published dataset.
The source snapshot does not record the wage-survey year or employment-projection window. Check the original BLS release before treating these figures as current. Editorial changes and export dates do not establish data freshness.
Related occupations
| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gambling Service Workers, All Other | 48 | $31,740 | +3% | 5,600 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | 48 | $32,330 | +5% | 322,700 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | 48 | $30,340 | +5% | 78,200 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | 48 | $36,210 | +3% | 79,000 |
| Etchers and Engravers | 48 | $38,460 | +3% | 8,200 |
| Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators | 48 | $39,420 | +3% | 21,200 |
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