SOC 35-2014 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cooks, Restaurant — Homosassa Springs
Homosassa Springs, FL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Homosassa Springs, FL is $34,720 per year, close to the national median of $37,390 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Homosassa Springs, FL is $34,720 per year, close to the national median of $37,390 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $30,500 and $36,550. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $28,880 and the ninetieth at $43,130.
The area has 530 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 14.9 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Naples records the highest median at $41,220. Of the 174 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 143rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,880 | −22.8% |
| 25th | $30,500 | −18.4% |
| Median (50th) | $34,720 | −7.1% |
| 75th | $36,550 | −2.2% |
| 90th | $43,130 | +15.4% |
| Mean | $35,160 | −6.0% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naples | $41,220 | 3,650 | |
| 2 | Orlando | $37,970 | 19,960 | |
| 3 | North Port | $37,440 | 4,780 | |
| 4 | Cape Coral | $37,240 | 4,330 | |
| 5 | Tampa | $37,010 | 18,640 | |
| 6 | Miami | $36,920 | 37,210 | |
| 7 | Jacksonville | $36,770 | 7,770 | |
| 8 | Palm Bay | $36,750 | 2,890 | |
| 9 | Punta Gorda | $36,730 | 990 | |
| 10 | Crestview | $36,600 | 2,400 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Homosassa Springs run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $34,720 buys what $33,578 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 10.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$34,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$33,578US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $34,720 a year, 7.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,880 to $43,130 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 530 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Naples, at $41,220.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Homosassa Springs, FL?
The median annual wage is $34,720, or $16.69 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 Homosassa Springs, FL is 7.1% 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 Homosassa Springs, FL earns more than $43,130 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,880 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 $41,220 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 530 jobs in this occupation in Homosassa Springs, 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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