The salary statistics and trend of restaurant cooks in the industry of other general merchandise stores are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare restaurant cooks salaries in different industries within the retail trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $17,420 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $19,690 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $23,310 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $28,340 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $34,970 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for restaurant cooks in the industry of other general merchandise stores. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) restaurant cooks is $34,970. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $23,310. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent restaurant cooks is $17,420.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of restaurant cooks in the industry of Other General Merchandise Stores from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $23,310 | 10.73% | 10.81% |
| 2015 | $20,810 | -1.01% | - |
| 2014 | $21,020 | -2.62% | - |
| 2013 | $21,570 | 3.62% | - |
| 2012 | $20,790 | - | - |
The average salaries of restaurant cooks in 14 industries within the retail trade sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of restaurant cooks in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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