The salary statistics and trend of cooks in the industry of drinking places (alcoholic beverages) 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 | $18,480 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $20,390 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $23,960 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $28,690 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $33,120 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for cooks in the industry of drinking places (alcoholic beverages). 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 $33,120. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $23,960. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent cooks is $18,480.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of cooks in the industry of Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $23,960 | 4.01% | 13.90% |
| 2016 | $23,000 | 5.17% | - |
| 2015 | $21,810 | 2.80% | - |
| 2014 | $21,200 | 1.89% | - |
| 2013 | $20,800 | 0.82% | - |
| 2012 | $20,630 | - | - |
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.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Casino Hotels | |
| Traveler Accommodation | |
| Accommodation | |
| Rooming and Boarding Houses | |
| Special Food Services | |
| RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps | |
| Full-Service Restaurants | |
| Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) | |
| Food Services and Drinking Places | |
| Restaurants and Other Eating Places | |
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