National Employment Trends 35-2014.00 - Cooks, Restaurant Bright Outlook  

In the United States:

Employment (2024)
1,460,200 employees
Projected employment (2034)
1,677,200 employees
Projected growth (2024-2034)
15% Much faster than average
Projected annual job openings (2024-2034)
250,700

United States source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024-2034 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period. "Projected annual job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.