The salary statistics and trend of restaurant cooks in the industry of drinking places (alcoholic beverages) are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare restaurant 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 | $20,870 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $24,670 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $29,480 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $34,550 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for restaurant 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) restaurant cooks is $34,550. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $24,670. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent restaurant cooks is $18,480.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of restaurant cooks in the industry of Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $24,670 | 3.65% | 12.73% |
| 2016 | $23,770 | 5.09% | - |
| 2015 | $22,560 | 1.77% | - |
| 2014 | $22,160 | 1.81% | - |
| 2013 | $21,760 | 1.06% | - |
| 2012 | $21,530 | - | - |
The average salaries of restaurant cooks in ten industries within the accommodation and food services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of restaurant cooks in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Casino Hotels | |
| Traveler Accommodation | |
| Accommodation | |
| Special Food Services | |
| RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps | |
| Full-Service Restaurants | |
| Food Services and Drinking Places | |
| Restaurants and Other Eating Places | |
| Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) | |
| Rooming and Boarding Houses | |
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