Cooks, Fast Food
SOC code 35-2011 · Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
National employment
641,070
Mean annual wage
$32,390
Mean hourly wage
$15.57
Median annual wage
$30,890
Median hourly wage
$14.85
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $22,580 | $10.86 |
| 25th percentile | $27,260 | $13.11 |
| 50th percentile (median) | $30,890 | $14.85 |
| 75th percentile | $37,260 | $17.92 |
| 90th percentile | $42,910 | $20.63 |
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Similar-paying occupations in Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- Fast Food and Counter Workers 35-3023$31,200/yr
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 35-9031$31,200/yr
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 35-9011$33,980/yr
- Bartenders 35-3011$34,340/yr
- Dishwashers 35-9021$34,810/yr
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. Wage figures are BLS OEWS estimates and may not reflect current pay.