SOC 35-3000
Food and Beverage Serving Workers
Risk Score
⚠️37/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥7,101,010
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$31K
$22K – $48K
Projected Growth
📈+3.8%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖35/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Food and Beverage Serving Workers face a risk score of 37/100 — 7 points below the national average of 44. With only 35/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $31K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 37/100, Food and Beverage Serving Workers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like automated dishwashing and kitchen cleaning systems are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 7,101,010 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in food presentation requiring artistic and tactile skill and creative menu development and flavor innovation to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Food and Beverage Serving Workers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Automated dishwashing and kitchen cleaning systems
Robotic food delivery within establishments
Self-ordering kiosks and mobile app displacement
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Food presentation requiring artistic and tactile skill
Creative menu development and flavor innovation
Adapting to real-time dietary and allergy requests
Hospitality and personalized guest experiences
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education Administrators, All Other | 21 | $89K | 57% |
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 52% |
| Tour and Travel Guides | 27 | $37K | 65% |