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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$11.53
Entry wage$9.60
10th percentile wage$9.46
50th percentile wage$11.19
90th percentile wage$14.53
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Leisure and Hospitality
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality$11.28
Cooks, Short Order (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. Exclude "Fast Food Cooks" (35-2011).
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$11.19 $10.64  $0.55
2015$10.89+2.7%$10.36 +2.7%$0.54
2014$10.68+2.0%$10.15 +2.0%$0.52
2013$10.54+1.3%$10.02 +1.3%$0.52
2012$10.39+1.5%$9.88 +1.5%$0.51
2011$10.24+1.4%$9.74 +1.4%$0.50
2010$10.13+1.1%$9.64 +1.1%$0.50
2009$9.94+2.0%$9.45 +2.0%$0.49
2008$9.66+2.8%$9.19 +2.8%$0.48
2007$9.29+4.1%$8.83 +4.1%$0.46
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$11.19 $20.85  -$9.66
2015$10.89+2.7%$20.27 +2.9%-$9.37
2014$10.68+2.0%$19.83 +2.2%-$9.15
2013$10.54+1.3%$19.43 +2.1%-$8.89
2012$10.39+1.5%$19.10 +1.7%-$8.71
2011$10.24+1.4%$18.80 +1.6%-$8.55
2010$10.13+1.1%$18.48 +1.7%-$8.34
2009$9.94+2.0%$18.23 +1.4%-$8.29
2008$9.66+2.8%$17.77 +2.6%-$8.10
2007$9.29+4.1%$17.20 +3.3%-$7.91
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $11.80 880
Northwest $11.40 340
South Central $11.19  
Eastern $11.00 490
North Central $10.60 300
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $11.80 880
Eastern $11.00 490
Northwest $11.40 340
North Central $10.60 300
South Central $11.19  
Wages in other areas
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