Cooks, Short Order (35-2015) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		1,590
Mean wage		$14.60
Entry wage		$11.34
10th percentile wage		$10.82
50th percentile wage		$14.35
90th percentile wage		$19.23

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Leisure and Hospitality	1,560	98.0%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality	1,560	$14.35

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	$14.35		$12.25		$2.10
2018	$14.15	+1.4%	$12.08	+1.4%	$2.07
2017	$13.62	+3.9%	$11.63	+3.9%	$1.99
2016	$13.19	+3.3%	$11.26	+3.3%	$1.93
2015	$12.74	+3.5%	$10.88	+3.5%	$1.86
2014	$12.52	+1.7%	$10.69	+1.7%	$1.83
2013	$12.27	+2.0%	$10.48	+2.0%	$1.80
2012	$12.12	+1.3%	$10.35	+1.3%	$1.77
2011	$11.94	+1.5%	$10.20	+1.5%	$1.75
2010	$11.78	+1.4%	$10.05	+1.4%	$1.72
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$14.35		$23.07		-$8.72
2018	$14.15	+1.4%	$22.87	+.9%	-$8.71
2017	$13.62	+3.9%	$22.17	+3.1%	-$8.54
2016	$13.19	+3.3%	$21.58	+2.8%	-$8.38
2015	$12.74	+3.5%	$21.08	+2.3%	-$8.34
2014	$12.52	+1.7%	$20.64	+2.1%	-$8.11
2013	$12.27	+2.0%	$20.20	+2.2%	-$7.92
2012	$12.12	+1.3%	$19.79	+2.1%	-$7.67
2011	$11.94	+1.5%	$19.45	+1.7%	-$7.51
2010	$11.78	+1.4%	$19.15	+1.6%	-$7.37

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2019

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.


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