District of Columbia

Cooks, Fast Food Salary in District of Columbia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$43,710
+35.1% vs national
Hourly Wage
$21.02
 
10th Percentile
$36,480
Entry level
90th Percentile
$51,260
Senior level
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Salary Range

Cooks, Fast Foods in District of Columbia earn between $36,480 and $51,260, with a mean of $43,710. The national average for this role is $32,350.

$43,710 mean
10th Percentile$36,48090th Percentile$51,260

How District of Columbia Compares

LocationMean Salary
District of Columbia$43,710
National Average$32,350
Hawaii$41,670
California$41,490
Washington$41,420
New Hampshire$40,390
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Data Source

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