SOC 35-2015 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cooks, Short Order — Youngstown
Youngstown-Warren, OH · 9 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Youngstown, OH is $29,350 a year, trailing the national median of $35,880 by 18.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Youngstown, OH is $29,350 a year, trailing the national median of $35,880 by 18.2%. Half of workers earn between $25,130 and $30,450. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $22,260 and the ninetieth at $32,860.
The area has 180 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.1 of every thousand jobs. Columbus leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $35,200. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 348th of 366 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,260 | −38.0% |
| 25th | $25,130 | −30.0% |
| Median (50th) | $29,350 | −18.2% |
| 75th | $30,450 | −15.1% |
| 90th | $32,860 | −8.4% |
| Mean | $28,100 | −21.7% |
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 | Dayton | $28,200 | — | |
| 6 | Toledo | $27,970 | 290 | |
| 7 | Springfield | $27,600 | 50 | |
| 8 | Sandusky | $27,560 | 110 | |
| 9 | Cleveland | $22,260 | 1,610 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Youngstown run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $29,350 goes as far as $31,627 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$29,350as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$31,627US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $29,350 a year, 18.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $22,260 to $32,860 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 180 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 Youngstown, OH?
The median annual wage is $29,350, or $14.11 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 Youngstown, OH is 18.2% 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 Youngstown, OH earns more than $32,860 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $22,260 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 180 jobs in this occupation in Youngstown, 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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