SOC 352015

Cooks, Short Order

Prepare and cook to order a variety of foods that require only a short preparation time. May take orders from customers and serve patrons at counters or tables. Excludes "Cooks, Fast Food" (35-2011).

National Median

$35,620

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$35,620

Entry Level (10th pct)

$23,770

Experienced (90th pct)

$46,010

Total Employed

150,420

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$23,770 - $30,160
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$30,160 - $39,990
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$39,990 - $46,010

Highest Paying Locations for Cooks, Short Order

Kahului-Wailuku, HI

$48,970

+37.5% vs national

Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

$48,700

+36.7% vs national

Barnstable Town, MA

$46,830

+31.5% vs national

Arizona

$46,240

+29.8% vs national

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

$46,010

+29.2% vs national

Cooks, Short Order Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Kahului-Wailuku, HI	$48,970	140
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$48,700	N/A
Barnstable Town, MA	$46,830	190
Arizona	$46,240	N/A
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$46,010	N/A
Washington	$46,010	1,610
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area	$45,680	N/A
Massachusetts	$44,770	4,100
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$44,270	N/A
Colorado	$44,090	2,080
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$44,090	1,160
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA	$43,740	50
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$43,610	4,070
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$43,570	470
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA	$42,480	40
Worcester, MA	$42,480	430
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$42,310	1,780
Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area	$42,290	110
Hawaii	$41,100	600
Western Washington nonmetropolitan area	$40,960	N/A
Alaska nonmetropolitan area	$40,330	130
Reno, NV	$40,300	N/A
Alaska	$39,940	390
Anchorage, AK	$39,940	N/A
Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area	$39,710	50
Springfield, MA	$39,660	230
Napa, CA	$39,650	130
Urban Honolulu, HI	$39,640	380
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$39,510	110
Rochester, NY	$39,400	N/A
Pueblo, CO	$39,290	50
Burlington-South Burlington, VT	$39,140	290
Vermont	$39,140	600
California	$39,010	34,490
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$39,010	15,400
Nevada	$38,970	N/A
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV	$38,970	N/A
Bellingham, WA	$38,550	60
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$38,340	3,360
District of Columbia	$38,340	N/A
Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area	$38,300	140
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$38,210	N/A
Santa Fe, NM	$38,200	130
Kingston, NY	$38,170	180
Albuquerque, NM	$38,130	570
New Mexico	$38,130	1,020
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$38,070	N/A
Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area	$38,020	40
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA	$38,000	210
Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area	$38,000	170

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Cooks, Short Order?

The national median annual salary for Cooks, Short Order is $35,620, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Cooks, Short Orders earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Cooks, Short Orders is Kahului-Wailuku, HI, with a median salary of $48,970.

How much can an experienced Cooks, Short Order make?

Top-earning Cooks, Short Orders (90th percentile) make $46,010 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.