The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Full-service restaurants
- Coffee shops
- Bars
Outlook
Demand for this career is declining. Despite the projected decline, this career grows as the population grows and more people dine out. More restuarants are expected to open to meet this demand, increasing the need for waiters and waitresses.
There will be plenty of job openings as this is a very large career and there is high turnover. Competition will be strong for jobs at high-end restaurants. Job prospects are best for those with experience especially at fine dining restaurants.
Waiters and Waitresses (CIS 100223)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
65,400 Very large |
& |
26.8% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
16,057 Very High |
| Champaign Area |
1,571 Very large |
& |
22.6% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
373 Very High |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
1,311 Very large |
& |
4.1% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
263 Very High |
| Cook County |
27,916 Very large |
& |
32.2% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
7,146 Very High |
| Decatur Area |
693 Very large |
& |
18.8% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
159 Very High |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
3,424 Very large |
& |
30.6% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
866 Very High |
| Du Page County |
5,719 Very large |
& |
17.0% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
1,295 Very High |
| Edwardsville Area |
1,674 Very large |
& |
17.5% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
380 Very High |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
558 Very large |
& |
20.6% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
131 Very High |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
1,045 Very large |
& |
15.2% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
233 Very High |
| Lake County |
3,536 Very large |
& |
41.0% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
967 Very High |
| McHenry County |
1,391 Very large |
& |
25.4% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
337 Very High |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
1,144 Very large |
& |
12.0% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
248 Very High |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
1,364 Very large |
& |
7.3% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
283 Very High |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
3,207 Very large |
& |
23.9% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
770 Very High |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
957 Very large |
& |
16.6% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
216 Very High |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
931 Very large |
& |
24.9% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
225 Very High |
| Rockford Area |
1,805 Very large |
& |
24.2% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
435 Very High |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
429 Very large |
& |
15.2% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
95 Very High |
| Springfield Area |
1,385 Very large |
& |
29.1% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
345 Very High |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
2,011 Very large |
& |
10.6% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
430 Very High |
| Vermilion County |
288 Very large |
& |
4.9% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
58 Very High |
| Will County |
3,147 Very large |
& |
34.3% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
819 Very High |
| United States |
2,194,100 Very large |
& |
-3.1% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
440,000 Very High |