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Exploration by Career Cluster
Explore credential attainment and employer demand within a career cluster—including occupation employment and wage data. Optional: Select a state to display state-specific employment and wage information for the selected career cluster.
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Total High School Students Enrolled
1,557,100
Total High School CTE Concentrators
55,472
| Occupation | Employment (2016) | Median Pay (2017) | Projected Growth (2016-26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Service Managers | 15,830 | $58,490 | 21.2% |
| Lodging Managers | 4,150 | $48,710 | 16.6% |
| Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials | 1,080 | $30,470 | 13.9% |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | 8,890 | $50,580 | 21.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | 81,840 | $35,340 | 25.5% |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 51,960 | $19,870 | 9.8% |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | 38,730 | $23,850 | 13.2% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 101,810 | $24,980 | 29.7% |
| Cooks, Short Order | 20,620 | $21,050 | 10% |
| Food Preparation Workers | 60,860 | $22,730 | 22.5% |
| Bartenders | 40,340 | $19,970 | 19.1% |
| Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food | 331,750 | $19,640 | 33.7% |
| Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop | 50,350 | $19,590 | 17.3% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 220,940 | $19,210 | 23.3% |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | 21,010 | $19,840 | 23.6% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | 38,290 | $19,320 | 22.1% |
| Dishwashers | 35,430 | $21,180 | 18.7% |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | 39,470 | $19,420 | 23.5% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | 7,140 | $19,550 | 26.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | 12,970 | $36,100 | 18.6% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 174,560 | $23,340 | 18.3% |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 91,640 | $20,650 | 17.4% |
| Animal Trainers | 2,260 | $26,010 | 19.5% |
| Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners | 830 | $25,220 | 15.7% |
| Motion Picture Projectionists | 520 | $23,220 | -5.8% |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | 7,530 | $20,050 | 14.5% |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | 19,010 | $19,610 | 16% |
| Recreation Workers | 23,550 | $22,290 | 17.9% |
| Travel Agents | 5,230 | $34,150 | -2.7% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | 20,740 | $21,870 | 19.4% |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks | 14,980 | $52,480 | 11.1% |
| Bakers | 13,780 | $23,980 | 20.5% |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | 2,260 | $22,220 | 17.7% |
| Concierges | 2,640 | $27,550 | 22.7% |
| Athletes and Sports Competitors | 250 | $80,200 | 12% |
| Gaming Dealers | 190 | $22,810 | 15.8% |
| Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other | 980 | $20,510 | 13.3% |
| Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | 130 | $29,130 | 15.4% |
| Gaming Service Workers, All Other | 1,390 | $20,750 | 12.9% |
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Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies
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| Credential (Texas) | Credential Type | Supply/Demand Category | Credentials | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demanded | Earned | ||||
| ServSafe Certification (Manager/Food Handler/Allergens/Alcohol) | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 5,357 | 1,694 | |
| American Culinary Federation Certification | Certification | Supply meets demand | 21 | 20 | |
| Certified Hospitality Management and Tourism Professional | Certification | Supply meets demand | 0 | 3 | |
| Certified Restaurant Server | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 362 | 0 | |
| NAI Certified Interpretive Guide | Certification | Moderately Undersupplied | 6 | 0 | |
| PADI Diving Certificate | Certification | Supply meets demand | 2 | 0 | |