What are the top occupations aligned to each career cluster?

Total High School Students Enrolled

841,400

Total High School CTE Concentrators

4,448

Occupation Employment
(2016)
Median Pay
(2017)
Projected Growth
(2016-26)
Food Service Managers 12,090 $74,940 16.8%
Lodging Managers 1,210 $73,880 8.3%
Chefs and Head Cooks 15,810 $52,010 19%
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 47,880 $38,090 19.6%
Cooks, Fast Food 16,770 $24,850 5.6%
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 17,250 $32,880 13.6%
Cooks, Restaurant 67,540 $28,100 19.7%
Cooks, Short Order 12,160 $24,660 7.2%
Food Preparation Workers 65,460 $26,680 17.6%
Bartenders 44,860 $29,350 13.1%
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 159,120 $24,350 25%
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 31,810 $23,840 12.8%
Waiters and Waitresses 156,560 $28,410 16.6%
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 17,640 $31,730 19%
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 33,600 $24,710 16.7%
Dishwashers 34,700 $24,100 13.8%
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 21,010 $25,720 18.4%
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other 3,200 $27,090 25%
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 18,120 $54,750 16.4%
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 215,190 $31,230 14.4%
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 76,720 $28,990 10.5%
Animal Trainers 2,360 $34,530 14.8%
Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners 730 $26,250 39.7%
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 9,190 $25,960 11.2%
Amusement and Recreation Attendants 16,180 $24,330 16.1%
Recreation Workers 32,500 $29,800 15.6%
Travel Agents 6,710 $35,320 -5.7%
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 10,280 $27,390 16.1%
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 11,430 $36,910 6.2%
Bakers 10,820 $27,700 17.5%
Baggage Porters and Bellhops 4,280 $30,940 15.9%
Concierges 4,200 $44,950 18.1%
Gaming Dealers 1,110 $25,110 31.5%
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other 520 $27,600 23.1%
Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers 930 $32,680 34.4%
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Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies

Credential Explorer

Credential (New York) Credential Type Supply/Demand Category Credentials
Demanded Earned
American Culinary Federation Certification Certification No Data 24 No Data
Certified Restaurant Server Certification No Data 127 No Data
PADI Diving Certificate Certification No Data 3 No Data
ServSafe Certification (Manager/Food Handler/Allergens/Alcohol) Certification No Data 6,386 No Data
TIPS Alcohol Awareness Certification Certification No Data 12 No Data