Cooks, All Other

SOC code 35-2019 · Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations

National employment
19,350
Mean annual wage
$39,150
Mean hourly wage
$18.82
Median annual wage
$37,690
Median hourly wage
$18.12

Wage percentiles

PercentileAnnual wageHourly wage
10th percentile$27,040$13.00
25th percentile$32,150$15.46
50th percentile (median)$37,690$18.12
75th percentile$43,680$21.00
90th percentile$51,140$24.59

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.