This statistic shows the number of waiters and waitresses employed in the restaurant industry in the United States from 2010 to 2026. The number of people employed as waiters and waitresses in the U.S. was forecasted to reach 2.91 million by 2026.
Number of waiters and waitresses employed in the restaurant industry in the United States from 2010 to 2026 (in millions)
Basic Account
Get to know the platform
You only have access to basic statistics.
This statistic is not included in your account.
Starter Account
The ideal entry-level account for individual users
- Instant access to 1m statistics
- Download in XLS, PDF & PNG format
- Detailed references
$199 USD / Month *
Professional Account
Full access
Business Solutions including all features.
* Prices do not include sales tax.
Other statistics that may interest you Statistics on
About the industry
10
- Basic Statistic Number of cooks employed in the restaurant industry in the U.S. 2010-2026
- Premium Statistic Number of bartenders employed in the restaurant industry in the U.S. 2010-2026
- Premium Statistic States with the fastest restaurant job growth in the U.S. 2016-2026
- Premium Statistic Food service managers employed in the restaurant industry in the U.S. 2010-2026
- Basic Statistic Share of full-time staff in the tourism industry in the UK in 2011, by sector
- Premium Statistic Number of employees in the hospitality and leisure industry in the U.S. 2009-2021
- Premium Statistic Restaurant industry food and drinks sales in the U.S. 2009-2017, by venue type
- Premium Statistic Employee number of hotels and similar accommodation in Norway 2018, by city
- Premium Statistic Restaurant industry food and drink sales in the U.S. 1970-2017
- Premium Statistic Sales of foodservices in Canada 2010-2015, by sector
About the region
10
- Basic Statistic Number of food-preparation workers in the restaurant industry in the U.S. 2010-2026
- Premium Statistic Number of chefs and head cooks in the restaurant industry in the U.S. 2010-2026
- Premium Statistic Change in restaurant industry employment vs. total employment in the U.S. 2010-2016
- Basic Statistic Likelihood of working in the restaurant industry until retirement U.S. 2013, by age
- Basic Statistic Reasons restaurant employees took a break from the industry in the U.S. as of 2013
- Basic Statistic Reasons restaurant employees returned to the industry in the U.S. as of 2013
- Basic Statistic Restaurant employees who got promoted in the U.S. as of October 2013, by occupation
- Basic Statistic Weekly hours worked in restaurants in the U.S. as of October 2013, by occupation
- Basic Statistic Restaurant employee satisfaction with working hours in the U.S. in 2013, by job type
- Basic Statistic Hourly wages of restaurant employees in the U.S. as of October 2013, by occupation
Selected statistics
2
Other regions
10
- Basic Statistic Number of employees at the Cheesecake Factory globally 2009-2023, by segment
- Premium Statistic KFC Japan's employee numbers FY 2015-2023
- Premium Statistic Monthly employment in the accommodation and food service industry in Canada 2019-2021
- Premium Statistic Number of employees in restaurants in Sweden 2008-2019
- Premium Statistic Employee number in the food and beverage serving industry in Norway 2011-2018
- Premium Statistic Planned new equipment in restaurant establishments in Germany for 2018
- Premium Statistic Change in restaurant visits in leading European markets 2011-2013
- Premium Statistic LongHorn Steakhouse's total assets in the U.S. 2017-2023
- Premium Statistic Market share of foodservices in India 2019, by type
- Premium Statistic Number of independent and chain food service outlets in Thailand 2012, by category
Related statistics
9
- Basic Statistic Restaurant employees who want to own a restaurant in the U.S. in 2013, by age
- Basic Statistic Charitable contributions made by restaurant operators in the U.S. in 2012
- Basic Statistic Number of Bloomin' Brands, Inc. employees worldwide 2018-2023, by type
- Premium Statistic Number of Darden Restaurants employees 2007-2020
- Basic Statistic States with the largest number of restaurant employees in the U.S. 2016
- Premium Statistic Number of foodservice employees in the U.S. 2022, by occupation
- Premium Statistic Employment in the full service restaurants franchise industry in the U.S. 2013-2024
- Premium Statistic Sales of Applebee's franchise restaurants in the U.S. 2009-2023
- Premium Statistic Sales of International House of Pancakes (IHOP) restaurants in the U.S. 2009-2023
Further related statistics
10
- Number of International House of Pancakes restaurants worldwide 2008-2023, by region
- Number of Applebee's restaurants worldwide 2008-2023, by region
- Operating income of Dine Brands Global worldwide 2008-2023
- Net income of Dine Brands Global worldwide 2008-2023
- Number of CBRE Group employees 2009-2023
- Main employment centers of HSBC in 2023, by number of employees
- Income of Darden Restaurants 2007-2023
- Number of countries where Yum! Brands operates 2010-2023, by brand
- Selling, general and administrative expenses of McDonald's 2008-2023
- Number of Papa John's restaurants in China 2009-2023, by mode of operation
Further Content: You might find this interesting as well
Statistics
- Number of International House of Pancakes restaurants worldwide 2008-2023, by region
- Number of Applebee's restaurants worldwide 2008-2023, by region
- Operating income of Dine Brands Global worldwide 2008-2023
- Net income of Dine Brands Global worldwide 2008-2023
- Number of CBRE Group employees 2009-2023
- Main employment centers of HSBC in 2023, by number of employees
- Income of Darden Restaurants 2007-2023
- Number of countries where Yum! Brands operates 2010-2023, by brand
- Selling, general and administrative expenses of McDonald's 2008-2023
- Number of Papa John's restaurants in China 2009-2023, by mode of operation
National Restaurant Association. (February 17, 2016). Number of waiters and waitresses employed in the restaurant industry in the United States from 2010 to 2026 (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 15, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/218985/us-restaurant-industry-employment--waiters-and-waitresses/
National Restaurant Association. "Number of waiters and waitresses employed in the restaurant industry in the United States from 2010 to 2026 (in millions)." Chart. February 17, 2016. Statista. Accessed May 15, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/218985/us-restaurant-industry-employment--waiters-and-waitresses/
National Restaurant Association. (2016). Number of waiters and waitresses employed in the restaurant industry in the United States from 2010 to 2026 (in millions). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: May 15, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/218985/us-restaurant-industry-employment--waiters-and-waitresses/
National Restaurant Association. "Number of Waiters and Waitresses Employed in The Restaurant Industry in The United States from 2010 to 2026 (in Millions)." Statista, Statista Inc., 17 Feb 2016, https://www.statista.com/statistics/218985/us-restaurant-industry-employment--waiters-and-waitresses/
National Restaurant Association, Number of waiters and waitresses employed in the restaurant industry in the United States from 2010 to 2026 (in millions) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/218985/us-restaurant-industry-employment--waiters-and-waitresses/ (last visited May 15, 2024)
Number of waiters and waitresses employed in the restaurant industry in the United States from 2010 to 2026 (in millions) [Graph], National Restaurant Association, February 17, 2016. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/218985/us-restaurant-industry-employment--waiters-and-waitresses/