National Wages 35-2014.00 - Cooks, Restaurant Bright Outlook  

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $37,390.
  • 10% of workers earn $28,700 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $47,900 or more.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationAnnual Low (10%)Annual QL (25%)Annual Median (50%)Annual QU (75%)Annual High (90%)
United States$28,700$34,010$37,390$44,620$47,900

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $17.98 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $13.80 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $23.03 or more per hour.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationHourly Low (10%)Hourly QL (25%)Hourly Median (50%)Hourly QU (75%)Hourly High (90%)
United States$13.80$16.35$17.98$21.45$23.03