DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 90 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 271,780 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
Ranked by median salary from DOL filings| Rank | Employer | Median Salary | Filings | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Batra Associates, Inc. | $22,776 | 16 | -33.9% |
| 2 | Fox Valley Hospitality, Inc. | $21,944 | 18 | -36.3% |
| 3 | Meadow Oak Academy, Inc. | $16,827 | 9 | -51.2% |
| 4 | Pocono Hotels, LLC | N/A | 13 | N/A |
| 5 | WHI Hotel LLC | N/A | 11 | N/A |
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $22,776 | +3.8% | 15 | 1 |
| Appleton, WI | $21,944 | 0% | 18 | 1 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Food Servers, Nonrestaurant positions, 0% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 0% required a Master's degree, and 98% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Valley Hospitality, Inc. | None | $21,944 |
| Batra Associates, Inc. | None | $22,776 |
| Pocono Hotels, LLC | Not specified | N/A |
| WHI Hotel LLC | Not specified | N/A |
| Meadow Oak Academy, Inc. | High School | $16,827 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant is Accommodation and Food Services at $22,322.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 90 DOL filings, the median salary for a Food Servers, Nonrestaurant is $21,944, ranging from $21,944 to $22,776.
The 90th percentile salary is $44,770 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, Columbus, OH offers the highest median at $22,776.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Food Servers, Nonrestaurant positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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