South Carolina

Cooks, Short Order Salary in South Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$29,340
-19.2% vs national
Hourly Wage
$14.10
 
10th Percentile
$22,670
Entry level
90th Percentile
$34,480
Senior level
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Salary Range

Cooks, Short Orders in South Carolina earn between $22,670 and $34,480, with a mean of $29,340. The national average for this role is $36,297.

$29,340 mean
10th Percentile$22,67090th Percentile$34,480

How South Carolina Compares

LocationMean Salary
South Carolina$29,340
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. South Carolina. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.