The salary statistics and trend of restaurant cooks in the industry of restaurants and other eating places 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 | $18,680 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $21,150 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $24,840 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $29,740 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $35,530 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for restaurant cooks in the industry of restaurants and other eating places. 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 $35,530. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $24,840. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent restaurant cooks is $18,680.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of restaurant cooks in the industry of Restaurants and Other Eating Places from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $24,840 | 4.15% | 12.68% |
| 2016 | $23,810 | 4.41% | - |
| 2015 | $22,760 | 2.59% | - |
| 2014 | $22,170 | 1.53% | - |
| 2013 | $21,830 | 0.64% | - |
| 2012 | $21,690 | - | - |
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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