The salary statistics and trend of cooks in the industry of construction of buildings are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare cooks salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $18,970 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $22,930 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $29,080 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $39,860 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $60,030 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for cooks in the industry of construction of buildings. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) cooks is $60,030. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $29,080. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent cooks is $18,970.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of cooks in the industry of Construction of Buildings from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $29,080 | 4.02% | 4.02% |
| 2016 | $27,910 | 0.72% | - |
| 2015 | $27,710 | 2.20% | - |
| 2014 | $27,100 | 1.77% | - |
| 2013 | $26,620 | -4.85% | - |
| 2012 | $27,910 | - | - |
The average salaries of cooks in seven industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of cooks in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Construction of Buildings | |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | |
| Land Subdivision | |
| Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | |
| Building Equipment Contractors | |
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