How many waiters are there?

2,260,000 Waiters and Waitresses employed in 2008 in the US

These days, being a waiter is more than just a temporary or seasonal job.  It is true that many high school and college students work as waiters to earn some extra money. Anyway, more and more people have long-time careers as waiters. They enjoy their jobs for the wages they get, career advancement, socialization and flexibility.  It is interesting to know that some waiters try to develop a base of regular customers they get to know on a personal basis.    In 2008 2260000 people in the United States worked as waiters.