SOC 35-2014 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cooks, Restaurant — Guam
Guam
Median pay in Guam, GU is $22,950 a year, 38.6% under the national median of $37,390 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Guam, GU is $22,950 a year, 38.6% under the national median of $37,390 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $22,360 and $27,600. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $21,760 and the ninetieth at $28,730.
The area has 1,110 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 16.7 of every thousand jobs. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 189th of 213 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,760 | −41.8% |
| 25th | $22,360 | −40.2% |
| Median (50th) | $22,950 | −38.6% |
| 75th | $27,600 | −26.2% |
| 90th | $28,730 | −23.2% |
| Mean | $24,930 | −33.3% |
Key takeaways
- Median pay is $22,950 a year, 38.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $21,760 to $28,730 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,110 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Guam, GU?
The median annual wage is $22,950, or $11.03 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 $37,390, so pay in Guam, GU is 38.6% lower. 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 Guam, GU earns more than $28,730 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $21,760 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,110 jobs in this occupation in Guam, GU. 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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