Direct the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts. May participate in cooking. |
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Mean Wage History |
Year | This Occupation | Compared to Occupational Group | Difference |
Current | $17.07 | | $9.93 |
| $7.14 |
2015 | $16.62 | +2.7% | $9.67 |
+2.7% | $6.95 |
2014 | $16.29 | +2.0% | $9.47 |
+2.0% | $6.81 |
2013 | $16.08 | +1.3% | $9.35 |
+1.3% | $6.73 |
2012 | $15.84 | +1.5% | $9.22 |
+1.5% | $6.63 |
2011 | $15.62 | +1.4% | $9.09 |
+1.4% | $6.54 |
2010 | $15.46 | +1.1% | $8.99 |
+1.1% | $6.47 |
2009 | $15.16 | +2.0% | $8.82 |
+2.0% | $6.34 |
2008 | $14.74 | +2.8% | $8.58 |
+2.8% | $6.17 |
2007 | $14.17 | +4.1% | $8.24 |
+4.1% | $5.93 |
Year | This Occupation | Compared to All Occupations | Difference |
Current | $17.07 | | $18.24 |
| -$1.17 |
2015 | $16.62 | +2.7% | $17.73 |
+2.9% | -$1.11 |
2014 | $16.29 | +2.0% | $17.35 |
+2.2% | -$1.06 |
2013 | $16.08 | +1.3% | $17.00 |
+2.1% | -$0.92 |
2012 | $15.84 | +1.5% | $16.71 |
+1.7% | -$0.86 |
2011 | $15.62 | +1.4% | $16.45 |
+1.6% | -$0.82 |
2010 | $15.46 | +1.1% | $16.17 |
+1.7% | -$0.71 |
2009 | $15.16 | +2.0% | $15.95 |
+1.4% | -$0.79 |
2008 | $14.74 | +2.8% | $15.54 |
+2.6% | -$0.79 |
2007 | $14.17 | +4.1% | $15.05 |
+3.3% | -$0.88 |
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Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |