Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in New Jersey
2024 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | New Jersey | National | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $44,050 | $36,450 | +20.9% vs US |
| State Rank | #11 of 54 states | Top 20 state | |
| Employment | 7,290 jobs | 448,260 jobs | 1.6% of US jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | Average |
Full Salary Distribution in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $34,850 | $16.76 |
| 25th Percentile | $37,930 | $18.24 |
| Median | $44,050 | $21.18 |
| 75th Percentile | $47,050 | $22.62 |
| 90th Percentile | $54,190 | $26.05 |
