The salary statistics and trend of cooks in the industry of accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare cooks salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $21,810 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $22,980 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $25,010 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $29,970 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $35,460 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for cooks in the industry of accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services. 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 $35,460. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $25,010. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent cooks is $21,810.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of cooks in the industry of Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $25,010 | -0.16% | 24.11% |
| 2016 | $25,050 | 3.83% | - |
| 2015 | $24,090 | 11.42% | - |
| 2014 | $21,340 | 4.83% | - |
| 2013 | $20,310 | 6.55% | - |
| 2012 | $18,980 | - | - |
The average salaries of cooks in eight industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services 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 |
|---|---|
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| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
| Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |
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