Cooks, All Other
Occupation
$36,210
National Median Salary
$17.41
Median Hourly Wage
23,590
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+45.0%
10 Year Change
$24,970
2014 Median
$36,210
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Cooks, All Other
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only) | $93,710 | — |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | $93,710 | — |
| Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water | $53,950 | 80 |
| Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation | $53,950 | 80 |
| Inland Water Transportation | $53,580 | 160 |
Top Paying States for Cooks, All Other
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $67,140 | 240 |
| Washington | $54,460 | 110 |
| Nevada | $49,600 | 350 |
| Illinois | $47,100 | 170 |
| Colorado | $46,730 | 130 |
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