Cooks, Short Order
SOC code 35-2015 · Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
National employment
138,650
Mean annual wage
$36,120
Mean hourly wage
$17.37
Median annual wage
$35,880
Median hourly wage
$17.25
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $23,440 | $11.27 |
| 25th percentile | $30,610 | $14.71 |
| 50th percentile (median) | $35,880 | $17.25 |
| 75th percentile | $42,450 | $20.41 |
| 90th percentile | $46,460 | $22.34 |
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Similar-paying occupations in Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other 35-9099$35,840/yr
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 35-3041$35,360/yr
- Food Preparation Workers 35-2021$35,320/yr
- Waiters and Waitresses 35-3031$35,230/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.