SOC 35-2015 · May 2025 · United States
Cooks, Short Order
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Cooks, Short Order across the United States is $35,880 per year, measured over 138,650 jobs. The highest state median is in Arizona, at $46,630.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Cooks, Short Order
Pay for this occupation varies by 134.2% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Arizona pays $46,630 and Pennsylvania pays $19,910.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona | $46,630 | 1,880 | |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $46,250 | — | |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $44,290 | 4,760 | |
| 4 | Hawaii | $43,110 | 460 | |
| 5 | California | $42,930 | 30,740 | |
| 6 | Washington | $42,760 | 1,700 | |
| 7 | Colorado | $42,450 | 1,900 | |
| 8 | Connecticut | $42,450 | — | |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $42,450 | 1,910 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | $40,720 | 850 |
States with the most Cooks, Short Order jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 30,740 | $42,930 | |
| 2 | New York | 18,300 | $35,550 | |
| 3 | Texas | 7,540 | $25,320 | |
| 4 | Ohio | 6,000 | $29,290 | |
| 5 | Florida | 5,050 | $34,240 | |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 4,760 | $44,290 | |
| 7 | Georgia | 3,870 | $26,870 | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 3,510 | $19,910 | |
| 9 | Virginia | 3,350 | $31,200 | |
| 10 | Maryland | 3,250 | $36,800 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corvallis | $54,020 | 50 |
| 2 | Seattle | $50,870 | 830 |
| 3 | Phoenix | $50,180 | — |
| 4 | Kahului | $48,140 | 110 |
| 5 | Santa Rosa | $46,450 | 700 |
| 6 | San Jose | $45,990 | 1,660 |
| 7 | San Francisco | $45,790 | 4,430 |
| 8 | Barnstable Town | $45,690 | 190 |
| 9 | Vallejo | $45,360 | 240 |
| 10 | Waterbury | $44,780 | — |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 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.