Compare One Occupation Across States
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Cooks, Restaurant
Full cooks, restaurant overview →U.S. mean $38,730 · median $37,390
| State | Rank | Mean | Median | Hourly | Mean vs U.S. | P10–P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | #1 | $47,200 | $46,800 | $23 | +21.9% | $37,940–$57,910 |
| Hawaii | #2 | $47,080 | $45,420 | $23 | +21.6% | $35,740–$65,320 |
| District of Columbia | #3 | $45,570 | $46,130 | $22 | +17.7% | $36,440–$53,020 |
| Massachusetts | #4 | $45,450 | $45,600 | $22 | +17.4% | $36,540–$58,590 |