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Hospitality and Tourism
Restaurant Cooks
Star Rating:
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Education: No formal educational credential
 
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No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$34,020
($16.36/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
3.3%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
10,349
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Hospitality and Tourism
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: No formal educational credential
 
☆☆☆☆☆
No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$23,270
($11.19/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.7%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
1,422
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Hospitality and Tourism
Fast Food and Counter Workers
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: No formal educational credential
 
☆☆☆☆☆
No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$28,000
($13.46/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.4%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
17,014
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Hospitality and Tourism
Institution and Cafeteria Cooks
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: No formal educational credential
 
☆☆☆☆☆
No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$33,630
($16.17/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 3
Average Growth
0.9%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
1,605
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Hospitality and Tourism
Short Order Cooks
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: No formal educational credential
 
☆☆☆☆☆
No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$24,810
($11.93/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 2
Slow Growth
0.5%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
277
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