The salary statistics and trend of cooks in the industry of elementary and secondary schools are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare cooks salaries in different industries within the educational services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $17,600 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $19,600 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $24,070 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $30,340 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $37,440 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for cooks in the industry of elementary and secondary schools. 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 $37,440. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $24,070. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent cooks is $17,600.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of cooks in the industry of Elementary and Secondary Schools from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $24,070 | 4.74% | 11.22% |
| 2016 | $22,930 | 2.79% | - |
| 2015 | $22,290 | 2.24% | - |
| 2014 | $21,790 | 1.01% | - |
| 2013 | $21,570 | 0.93% | - |
| 2012 | $21,370 | - | - |
The average salaries of cooks in 27 industries within the educational services 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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