The salary statistics and trend of cooks in the industry of services for the elderly and persons with disabilities are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare cooks salaries in different industries within the health care and social assistance sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $17,870 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $19,670 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $23,860 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $29,990 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $38,060 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for cooks in the industry of services for the elderly and persons with disabilities. 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 $38,060. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $23,860. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent cooks is $17,870.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of cooks in the industry of Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $23,860 | 4.99% | 17.90% |
| 2016 | $22,670 | 1.28% | - |
| 2015 | $22,380 | 6.39% | - |
| 2014 | $20,950 | 2.00% | - |
| 2013 | $20,530 | 4.58% | - |
| 2012 | $19,590 | - | - |
The average salaries of cooks in 36 industries within the health care and social assistance 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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