Cooks, Private Household Salary (2025)
Based on 1,100 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Official BLS Data
Annual Mean
$53,680
$25.81/hr
Annual Median
$47,940
$23.05/hr
Bottom 10%
$36,090
$17.35/hr
Top 10%
$91,130
$43.81/hr
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $36,090 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $40,630 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $47,940 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $55,450 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $91,130 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$36K
25th
$41K
Median
$48K
75th
$55K
90th
$91K
Highest Paying States for Cooks, Private Household
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| New York | $42,690 |
About Cooks, Private Household
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 1,100 workers were employed as Cooks, Private Households in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations. The annual mean wage of $53,680 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 35-2013
What do these percentiles mean? The 10th percentile ($36,090) represents entry-level or part-time Cooks, Private Households, while the 90th percentile ($91,130) represents highly experienced professionals or those in high-demand locations. The median ($47,940) is the midpoint — half of all Cooks, Private Households earn more and half earn less than this amount.
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Data sourced from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025. Public domain. Not affiliated with the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.