Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Georgia
Ranked #42 of 51 · GA
11.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $34,430 ≈ $17/hr
Median annual salary $35,940
Employment 46,350
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $24,160P25 $29,190 Median $35,940P75 $37,840P90 $43,210
About 80% of cooks, restaurants in Georgia earn between $24,160 and $43,210. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean cooks, restaurant salary in Georgia is $34,430, about 11.1% below the U.S. average ($38,730). That works out to roughly $17/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Georgia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $37,230 | $35,780 | 29,040 |
| Savannah, GA | $35,940 | $35,500 | 2,570 |
| Gainesville, GA | $35,310 | $33,570 | 700 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $34,480 | $33,070 | 760 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $33,990 | $32,440 | 2,200 |
| Rome, GA | $33,620 | $32,030 | 400 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $33,540 | $32,520 | 1,120 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $32,180 | $32,410 | 780 |