SOC 35-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cooks, Fast Food — Provo
Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT · 4 metro areas compared
In Provo, UT the median wage for Cooks, Fast Food is $34,700 a year, which is 12.3% higher than the national figure of $30,890.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Provo, UT the median wage for Cooks, Fast Food is $34,700 a year, which is 12.3% higher than the national figure of $30,890. Half of workers earn between $29,950 and $45,350. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $27,760 and the ninetieth at $47,200.
The area has 900 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 3.0 of every thousand jobs. Salt Lake City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $34,160. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 407th of 439 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,760 | −10.1% |
| 25th | $29,950 | −3.0% |
| Median (50th) | $34,700 | +12.3% |
| 75th | $45,350 | +46.8% |
| 90th | $47,200 | +52.8% |
| Mean | $35,870 | +16.1% |
Other metro areas in Utah
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salt Lake City | $34,160 | 1,570 | |
| 2 | St. George | $31,800 | 480 | |
| 3 | Logan | $30,500 | 220 | |
| 4 | Ogden | $28,870 | 570 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Provo sit close to the national average, so $34,700 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$34,700as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$35,086US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $34,700 a year, 12.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,760 to $47,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 900 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Salt Lake City, at $34,160.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cooks, Fast Food in Provo, UT?
The median annual wage is $34,700, or $16.68 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 Provo, UT is 12.3% 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 Provo, UT earns more than $47,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,760 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 Salt Lake City, at $34,160 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 900 jobs in this occupation in Provo, UT. 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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