Cooks, Fast Food

Occupation

$30,160

National Median Salary

$14.50

Median Hourly Wage

668,230

Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$22,370

$26,540

$30,160

$35,710

$38,980

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+62.7%

10 Year Change

$18,540

2014 Median

$30,160

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, Fast Food

Industry	Annual Median	Employment
Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing	$44,930	490
Beverage Manufacturing	$44,930	490
Educational Services	$42,710	60
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	$42,710	60
Traveler Accommodation	$42,630	710

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Top Paying States for Cooks, Fast Food

State	Annual Median	Employment
Hawaii	$40,300	830
District of Columbia	$38,350	2,610
New Hampshire	$37,220	2,280
Massachusetts	$37,100	5,140
Vermont	$37,050	1,060

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Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing Beverage Manufacturing Educational Services Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools Traveler Accommodation Accommodation Gambling Industries Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4244 and 4248 only) Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers Food and Beverage Retailers Food and Beverage Retailers (4451 and 4452 only)