The salary statistics and trend of cooks in the industry of amusement, gambling, and recreation 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 | $18,990 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $21,680 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $25,950 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $31,100 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $37,620 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for cooks in the industry of amusement, gambling, and recreation 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 $37,620. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $25,950. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent cooks is $18,990.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of cooks in the industry of Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $25,950 | 3.01% | 12.18% |
| 2016 | $25,170 | 4.09% | - |
| 2015 | $24,140 | 2.44% | - |
| 2014 | $23,550 | 2.25% | - |
| 2013 | $23,020 | 1.00% | - |
| 2012 | $22,790 | - | - |
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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