Cooks, Fast Food Salary in New Jersey
Ranked #15 of 51 · NJ
8.8% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $35,240 ≈ $17/hr
Median annual salary $32,220
Employment 3,440
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $32,220P25 $32,220 Median $32,220P75 $36,930P90 $41,860
About 80% of cooks, fast foods in New Jersey earn between $32,220 and $41,860. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean cooks, fast food salary in New Jersey is $35,240, about 8.8% above the U.S. average ($32,390). That works out to roughly $17/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Jersey
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $36,350 | $36,980 | — |