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Cooks, Short Order
Full cooks, short order overview →U.S. mean $36,120 · median $35,880
| State | Rank | Mean | Median | Hourly | Mean vs U.S. | P10–P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | #1 | $44,930 | $43,110 | $22 | +24.4% | $36,840–$61,640 |
| Colorado | #2 | $44,170 | $42,450 | $21 | +22.3% | $32,030–$64,840 |
| Washington | #3 | $43,990 | $42,760 | $21 | +21.8% | $34,650–$55,660 |
| Rhode Island | #4 | $43,410 | $46,250 | $21 | +20.2% | $31,940–$47,920 |