District of Columbia

Cooks, Short Order Salary in District of Columbia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$42,780
+17.9% vs national
Hourly Wage
$20.57
 
10th Percentile
$39,650
Entry level
90th Percentile
$47,060
Senior level
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Salary Range

Cooks, Short Orders in District of Columbia earn between $39,650 and $47,060, with a mean of $42,780. The national average for this role is $36,297.

$42,780 mean
10th Percentile$39,65090th Percentile$47,060

How District of Columbia Compares

LocationMean Salary
District of Columbia$42,780
National Average$36,297
Hawaii$44,930
Colorado$44,170
Washington$43,990
Rhode Island$43,410
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Data Source

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