SOC 35-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cooks, Fast Food — Wenatchee
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA · 8 metro areas compared
In Wenatchee, WA the median wage for Cooks, Fast Food is $36,260 a year, which is 17.4% higher than the national figure of $30,890.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Wenatchee, WA the median wage for Cooks, Fast Food is $36,260 a year, which is 17.4% higher than the national figure of $30,890. Half of workers earn between $35,570 and $38,690. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $34,650 and the ninetieth at $44,560.
The area has 140 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.7 of every thousand jobs. Seattle leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $44,030. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 223rd of 229 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,650 | +12.2% |
| 25th | $35,570 | +15.2% |
| Median (50th) | $36,260 | +17.4% |
| 75th | $38,690 | +25.3% |
| 90th | $44,560 | +44.3% |
| Mean | $38,770 | +25.5% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $44,030 | 5,190 | |
| 2 | Bellingham | $38,480 | 230 | |
| 3 | Bremerton | $37,910 | 300 | |
| 4 | Mount Vernon | $37,850 | 170 | |
| 5 | Kennewick | $37,030 | 330 | |
| 6 | Yakima | $36,710 | 290 | |
| 7 | Olympia | $36,600 | 330 | |
| 8 | Longview | $36,550 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wenatchee run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $36,260 buys what $33,888 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 9.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,260as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$33,888US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,260 a year, 17.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,650 to $44,560 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Seattle, at $44,030.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cooks, Fast Food in Wenatchee, WA?
The median annual wage is $36,260, or $17.43 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 Wenatchee, WA is 17.4% 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 Wenatchee, WA earns more than $44,560 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,650 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 Seattle, at $44,030 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in Wenatchee, WA. 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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