Cooks, Restaurant

Occupation

$36,830
National Median Salary
$17.71
Median Hourly Wage
1,452,130
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$28,010
$31,310
$36,830
$43,610
$47,340

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

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+63.8%
10 Year Change
$22,490
2014 Median
$36,830
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, Restaurant

Industry Annual Median Employment
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction $50,560 80
Land Subdivision $50,560 80
Religious Organizations $48,970 420
Management of Companies and Enterprises $47,150 930
General Merchandise Retailers $46,460 470

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Top Paying States for Cooks, Restaurant

State Annual Median Employment
Massachusetts $46,280 31,640
District of Columbia $45,230 8,020
Washington $44,980 34,790
Maine $44,870 4,920
Hawaii $44,710 12,190

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