Occupation Salary Profile

Cooks, Short Order

SOC Code: 35-2015

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 (BLS)
$38,490
▲ +2.5% Nominal ▼ -0.73% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
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Average Base Salary
$37,790
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
730
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Cooks, Short Order.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $27,560
25th Percentile $32,740
National Median (50th Percentile) $38,490
75th Percentile $43,440
90th Percentile $47,190
P10: $27,560 P50 (Median): $38,490 P90: $47,190