The salary statistics and trend of short order cooks in the industry of full-service restaurants are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare short order cooks salaries in different industries within the accommodation and food services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $18,030 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $19,540 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $22,640 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $26,840 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $31,940 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for short order cooks in the industry of full-service restaurants. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) short order cooks is $31,940. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $22,640. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent short order cooks is $18,030.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of short order cooks in the industry of Full-Service Restaurants from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $22,640 | 3.71% | 11.53% |
| 2016 | $21,800 | 3.35% | - |
| 2015 | $21,070 | 3.04% | - |
| 2014 | $20,430 | 1.62% | - |
| 2013 | $20,100 | 0.35% | - |
| 2012 | $20,030 | - | - |
The average salaries of short order cooks in nine industries within the accommodation and food services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of short order cooks in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Casino Hotels | |
| Traveler Accommodation | |
| Accommodation | |
| Special Food Services | |
| Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) | |
| Full-Service Restaurants | |
| Food Services and Drinking Places | |
| Restaurants and Other Eating Places | |
| RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps | |
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