Employed full time: Wage and salary workers: Waiters and waitresses occupations: 16 years and over

LEU0254493400A • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

752.00

Year-over-Year Change

-15.60%

Date Range

1/1/2000 - 1/1/2024

Summary

Tracks full-time employment of waiters and waitresses across the United States. Provides critical insights into service industry workforce dynamics.

Analysis & Context

This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.

Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.

About This Dataset

This employment metric measures the number of workers employed full-time in waiting occupations. It reflects labor market trends in food service industries.

Methodology

Data collected through monthly Bureau of Labor Statistics household surveys.

Historical Context

Used by policymakers and economists to analyze service sector employment patterns.

Key Facts

  • Represents full-time workers in food service roles
  • Indicates service industry employment trends
  • Part of comprehensive labor market tracking

FAQs

Q: How are waiters and waitresses counted?

A: Through monthly household surveys conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Includes full-time wage and salary workers.

Q: Why track waiter and waitress employment?

A: Provides insights into service industry workforce composition and economic health.

Q: What defines full-time employment here?

A: Workers employed 35 or more hours per week in waiting occupations.

Q: How frequently is this data updated?

A: Monthly updates provide current employment snapshots for this occupation category.

Q: What economic insights can this data provide?

A: Indicates consumer spending, restaurant industry health, and service sector employment trends.

Related Trends

Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Waiters and Waitresses Employment (LEU0254493400A), retrieved from FRED.