New Jersey

Cooks, Short Order Salary in New Jersey

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$41,380
+14.0% vs national
Hourly Wage
$19.89
 
10th Percentile
$33,540
Entry level
90th Percentile
$51,440
Senior level
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Salary Range

Cooks, Short Orders in New Jersey earn between $33,540 and $51,440, with a mean of $41,380. The national average for this role is $36,297.

$41,380 mean
10th Percentile$33,54090th Percentile$51,440

How New Jersey Compares

LocationMean Salary
New Jersey$41,380
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. New Jersey. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.