Cooks, Restaurant Salary in New Jersey
Ranked #15 of 51 · NJ
5.3% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $40,770 ≈ $20/hr
Median annual salary $38,460
Employment 28,800
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $32,220P25 $35,880 Median $38,460P75 $45,600P90 $50,010
About 80% of cooks, restaurants in New Jersey earn between $32,220 and $50,010. 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 New Jersey is $40,770, about 5.3% above the U.S. average ($38,730). That works out to roughly $20/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Jersey
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $40,250 | $42,690 | 3,370 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $38,400 | $40,790 | 1,020 |
| Vineland, NJ | $36,890 | $38,410 | 260 |