Cooks, Short Order (35-2015) in Southwest Workforce Development Area



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Southwest WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment		380
Mean wage		$15.07
Entry wage		$12.66
10th percentile wage		$11.78
50th percentile wage		$15.08
90th percentile wage		$18.75

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).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$15.08		$11.93		$3.15
2017	$14.89	+1.3%	$11.78	+1.3%	$3.11
2016	$14.41	+3.3%	$11.40	+3.3%	$3.01
2015	$13.92	+3.5%	$11.02	+3.5%	$2.91
2014	$13.69	+1.7%	$10.83	+1.7%	$2.86
2013	$13.41	+2.0%	$10.61	+2.0%	$2.80
2012	$13.24	+1.3%	$10.48	+1.3%	$2.77
2011	$13.05	+1.5%	$10.32	+1.5%	$2.73
2010	$12.87	+1.4%	$10.18	+1.4%	$2.69
2009	$12.73	+1.1%	$10.07	+1.1%	$2.66
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$15.08		$24.57		-$9.49
2017	$14.89	+1.3%	$24.31	+1.1%	-$9.42
2016	$14.41	+3.3%	$23.66	+2.8%	-$9.24
2015	$13.92	+3.5%	$23.12	+2.3%	-$9.19
2014	$13.69	+1.7%	$22.63	+2.1%	-$8.94
2013	$13.41	+2.0%	$22.15	+2.2%	-$8.73
2012	$13.24	+1.3%	$21.70	+2.1%	-$8.46
2011	$13.05	+1.5%	$21.33	+1.7%	-$8.28
2010	$12.87	+1.4%	$21.00	+1.6%	-$8.12
2009	$12.73	+1.1%	$20.64	+1.7%	-$7.90

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 2018

Top Areas For This Occupation

Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
North Central	$16.51
Southwest	$15.08	380
South Central	$12.85	390
Eastern	$12.54	300

Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central	$12.85	390
Southwest	$15.08	380
Eastern	$12.54	300
North Central	$16.51


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