The salary statistics and trend of cooks in the industry of performing arts, spectator sports, and related industries are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare cooks salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $20,200 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $22,670 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $26,430 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $30,990 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $37,700 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for cooks in the industry of performing arts, spectator sports, and related industries. 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 $37,700. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $26,430. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent cooks is $20,200.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of cooks in the industry of Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $26,430 | 2.01% | 17.37% |
| 2016 | $25,900 | 5.87% | - |
| 2015 | $24,380 | 6.64% | - |
| 2014 | $22,760 | 2.77% | - |
| 2013 | $22,130 | 1.31% | - |
| 2012 | $21,840 | - | - |
The average salaries of cooks in twelve industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation 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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