New Jersey

Cooks, Fast Food Salary in New Jersey

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$35,240
+8.9% vs national
Hourly Wage
$16.94
 
10th Percentile
$32,220
Entry level
90th Percentile
$41,860
Senior level
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Salary Range

Cooks, Fast Foods in New Jersey earn between $32,220 and $41,860, with a mean of $35,240. The national average for this role is $32,350.

$35,240 mean
10th Percentile$32,22090th Percentile$41,860

How New Jersey Compares

LocationMean Salary
New Jersey$35,240
National Average$32,350
District of Columbia$43,710
Hawaii$41,670
California$41,490
Washington$41,420
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Data Source

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