35-3031.00

Waiters and Waitresses

Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment.

5.8OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Moderate Risk

AI will partially reshape this role

Safer than 58% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 94% probability of automation for this role
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58%
of jobs safer
431
jobs riskier than this
+5.0%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Physical Robots

Physical robotics, autonomous machines, and automated equipment are the main threat to the physical tasks in this occupation.

Restaurant robots (Flippy, Bear Robotics' Servi) handle food running and some simple tasks. However, full-service waiting requiring upselling judgment, handling complex orders, managing difficult customers, and the hospitality experience still relies on human waitstaff. Fast-casual automation is more advanced than fine dining.

Disrupted byBoston DynamicsAmazon RoboticsTesla Optimus

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$31,110
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+5.0%
Faster than average
Education Required
No formal educational credential
Job Zone 2 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Active Listening65%
Speaking60%
Coordination62%
Monitoring58%
Time Management55%

Career Pivot Paths

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →