SOC 35-2015 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cooks, Short Order — North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous)
North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous), OH is $27,990 a year, trailing the national median of $35,880 by 22.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous), OH is $27,990 a year, trailing the national median of $35,880 by 22.0%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $26,880 and $30,610. The lowest tenth earn under $22,620, while the highest tenth earn more than $34,220.
The area has 270 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.1 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Columbus records the highest median at $35,200. Of the 436 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 424th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,620 | −37.0% |
| 25th | $26,880 | −25.1% |
| Median (50th) | $27,990 | −22.0% |
| 75th | $30,610 | −14.7% |
| 90th | $34,220 | −4.6% |
| Mean | $28,660 | −20.1% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus | $35,200 | 1,100 | |
| 2 | Cincinnati | $32,180 | 580 | |
| 3 | Canton | $31,450 | — | |
| 4 | Akron | $31,430 | 240 | |
| 5 | Youngstown | $29,350 | 180 | |
| 6 | Dayton | $28,200 | — | |
| 7 | Toledo | $27,970 | 290 | |
| 8 | Springfield | $27,600 | 50 | |
| 9 | Sandusky | $27,560 | 110 | |
| 10 | Cleveland | $22,260 | 1,610 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $27,990 goes as far as $30,162 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$27,990as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$30,162US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $27,990 a year, 22.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $22,620 to $34,220 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 270 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Columbus, at $35,200.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cooks, Short Order in North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous), OH?
The median annual wage is $27,990, or $13.46 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 $35,880, so pay in North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous), OH is 22.0% 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 North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous), OH earns more than $34,220 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $22,620 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 Columbus, at $35,200 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 270 jobs in this occupation in North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous), OH. 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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