Waiter Assistant

Code: 35-9011.00

Also known as: Bar Back, Bus Boy, Bus Person, Busboy, Dining Room Attendant, Server, Server Assistant

Description: Before becoming a Waiter, a hospitality worker may work as a Waiter Assistant. These hospitality workers help Waiters serve food, clean tables and replenish their patrons' beverages. There are no formal educational requirements to becoming a Waiter Assistant. Most learn on-the-job.

Waiter Assistant

Typical wages


10% $18,260
25% $20,160
Median $25,010
75% $29,370
90% $35,970
10% $8.78
25% $9.69
Median $12.03
75% $14.12
90% $17.29

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
488,000
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
519,900
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 83,000