The salary statistics and trend of cooks in the industry of traveler accommodation are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare cooks salaries in different industries within the accommodation and food services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $20,770 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $24,000 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $28,950 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $36,030 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $45,340 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for cooks in the industry of traveler accommodation. 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 $45,340. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $28,950. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent cooks is $20,770.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of cooks in the industry of Traveler Accommodation from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $28,950 | 3.01% | 8.98% |
| 2016 | $28,080 | 3.24% | - |
| 2015 | $27,170 | 2.28% | - |
| 2014 | $26,550 | 0.60% | - |
| 2013 | $26,390 | 0.15% | - |
| 2012 | $26,350 | - | - |
The average salaries of cooks in ten industries within the accommodation and food 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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