What are the top occupations aligned to each career cluster?

Total High School Students Enrolled

18,300

Total High School CTE Concentrators

71

Occupation Employment
(2016)
Median Pay
(2017)
Projected Growth
(2016-26)
Food Service Managers 1,560 $66,080 9.6%
Lodging Managers 160 $98,320 6.3%
Chefs and Head Cooks 1,200 $63,150 10%
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 3,780 $38,470 10.3%
Cooks, Fast Food 2,050 $26,570 -4.4%
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 1,690 $35,440 14.2%
Cooks, Restaurant 6,170 $32,580 11.8%
Cooks, Short Order 330 $26,580 -6.1%
Food Preparation Workers 3,540 $29,100 11.6%
Bartenders 4,330 $37,250 3.2%
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 9,030 $28,870 18.2%
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 1,740 $28,910 6.3%
Waiters and Waitresses 8,740 $30,240 7.1%
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 1,730 $29,520 -1.2%
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 4,820 $30,260 8.1%
Dishwashers 4,340 $28,670 5.1%
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 1,610 $39,360 10.6%
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 17,750 $29,750 11.4%
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 7,460 $41,240 6.8%
Amusement and Recreation Attendants 210 $26,630 14.3%
Travel Agents 500 $54,810 -8%
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 1,200 $33,650 5.8%
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 270 $45,670 3.7%
Bakers 300 $30,410 10%
Baggage Porters and Bellhops 610 $27,840 4.9%
Concierges 820 $31,890 15.9%
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Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies

Credential Explorer

Credential (District of Columbia) Credential Type Supply/Demand Category Credentials
Demanded Earned
American Culinary Federation Certification Certification No Data 0 No Data
Certified Restaurant Server Certification No Data 49 No Data
ServSafe Certification (Manager/Food Handler/Allergens/Alcohol) Certification No Data 429 No Data
TIPS Alcohol Awareness Certification Certification No Data 0 No Data