Average hourly wages, selected occupations, May 2004 Amusement and recreation attendants $8.00 Gaming dealers 7.89 Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, 7.82 lounge, and coffee shop Counter attendants, cafeteria, 7.78 food concession, and coffee shop Waiters and waitresses 7.66 Shampooers 7.51 Dishwashers 7.50 Dining room and cafeteria attendants 7.44 and bartender helpers Combined food preparation and serving 7.40 workers, including fast food Cooks, fast food 7.33