SOC 35-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cooks, Fast Food — North Port
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL · 10 metro areas compared
At $32,900, median pay for Cooks, Fast Food in North Port, FL tracks the national median of $30,890 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $32,900, median pay for Cooks, Fast Food in North Port, FL tracks the national median of $30,890 closely. Pay ranges from under $28,440 at the tenth percentile to more than $38,700 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $28,930 to $37,210.
Employment stands at 690, or 2.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Naples records the highest median at $31,410. Of the 457 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 442nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,440 | −7.9% |
| 25th | $28,930 | −6.3% |
| Median (50th) | $32,900 | +6.5% |
| 75th | $37,210 | +20.5% |
| 90th | $38,700 | +25.3% |
| Mean | $33,420 | +8.2% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naples | $31,410 | 290 | |
| 2 | Miami | $30,990 | 7,110 | |
| 3 | Tampa | $30,300 | 2,000 | |
| 4 | Crestview | $29,940 | 380 | |
| 5 | Orlando | $29,940 | 4,580 | |
| 6 | Pensacola | $29,160 | 400 | |
| 7 | Cape Coral | $28,930 | 670 | |
| 8 | Port St. Lucie | $28,410 | 410 | |
| 9 | Deltona | $28,120 | 620 | |
| 10 | Sebastian | $28,070 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Port run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $32,900 buys what $31,818 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 3.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$32,900as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$31,818US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $32,900 a year, 6.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,440 to $38,700 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 690 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Naples, at $31,410.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cooks, Fast Food in North Port, FL?
The median annual wage is $32,900, or $15.82 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $30,890, so pay in North Port, FL is 6.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in North Port, FL earns more than $38,700 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,440 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Naples, at $31,410 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 690 jobs in this occupation in North Port, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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