Table 8
Poverty rates within restaurant occupations, 2014
| Occupations | Poverty rate | Twice-poverty rate |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 16.7% | 43.1% |
| Cashiers and counter attendants | 23.0% | 46.3% |
| Dishwashers | 28.3% | 60.7% |
| Food preparation workers | 23.2% | 50.2% |
| Hosts and hostesses | 11.8% | 30.8% |
| Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers (e.g., bussers) | 13.3% | 37.7% |
| Cooks | 19.1% | 54.1% |
| Waiters and waitresses | 18.4% | 46.2% |
| First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers | 9.9% | 36.4% |
| Chefs and head cooks | 8.1% | 31.1% |
| Bartenders | 12.0% | 35.2% |
| Managers | 6.1% | 22.2% |
Note: For reference, in 2013 the poverty threshold for a family of four was $23,836, and the twice-poverty threshold was $47,672. To ensure sufficient sample sizes, this table draws from pooled 2011Q3–2014Q2 microdata.
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group microdata
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