Cooks, Restaurant salary in United States
The median cooks, restaurant salary is $37,390 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Cooks, Restaurant salary by region
Pay trend
Up 7.4% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Cooks, Restaurant salary FAQs
What is the average Cooks, Restaurant salary in United States?
The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in United States is $37,390 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of cooks, restaurants earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Cooks, Restaurant earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $28,700 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $47,900 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $37,390.
Do Cooks, Restaurant salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - Washington is among the highest at $46,800, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Cooks, Restaurant salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.