Cooks, Short Order Salary (2025)
Based on 138,650 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $23,440 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $30,610 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $35,880 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $42,450 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $46,460 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$23K
25th
$31K
Median
$36K
75th
$42K
90th
$46K
Highest Paying States for Cooks, Short Order
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | $44,930 |
| Colorado | $44,170 |
| Washington | $43,990 |
| Rhode Island | $43,410 |
| Arizona | $43,360 |
| District of Columbia | $42,780 |
| Massachusetts | $42,700 |
| California | $42,260 |
| Connecticut | $42,250 |
| New Jersey | $41,380 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Cooks, Short Order salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Hawaii at an average of $44,930 per year, while New Jersey has an average of $41,380 — a difference of $3,550. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Cooks, Short Order
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 138,650 workers were employed as Cooks, Short Orders in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations. The annual mean wage of $36,120 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 35-2015