New Jersey

Cooks, All Other Salary in New Jersey

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$45,970
+18.0% vs national
Hourly Wage
$22.10
 
10th Percentile
$34,700
Entry level
90th Percentile
$60,610
Senior level
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Salary Range

Cooks, All Others in New Jersey earn between $34,700 and $60,610, with a mean of $45,970. The national average for this role is $38,958.

$45,970 mean
10th Percentile$34,70090th Percentile$60,610

How New Jersey Compares

LocationMean Salary
New Jersey$45,970
National Average$38,958
Massachusetts$66,760
Washington$52,420
Nevada$50,160
Montana$48,600
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. New Jersey. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.