The salary statistics and trend of cooks in the industry of animal slaughtering and processing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare cooks salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $18,660 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $21,910 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $26,580 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $34,130 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $38,380 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for cooks in the industry of animal slaughtering and processing. 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 $38,380. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $26,580. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent cooks is $18,660.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of cooks in the industry of Animal Slaughtering and Processing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $26,580 | 9.10% | 7.52% |
| 2016 | $24,160 | -1.86% | - |
| 2015 | $24,610 | -6.26% | - |
| 2014 | $26,150 | 4.89% | - |
| 2013 | $24,870 | 1.17% | - |
| 2012 | $24,580 | - | - |
The average salaries of cooks in 13 industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of cooks in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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