Cooks, Short Order Salary in New Jersey
Ranked #10 of 49 · NJ
14.6% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $41,380 ≈ $20/hr
Median annual salary $40,720
Employment 850
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $33,540P25 $36,360 Median $40,720P75 $46,900P90 $51,440
About 80% of cooks, short orders in New Jersey earn between $33,540 and $51,440. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean cooks, short order salary in New Jersey is $41,380, about 14.6% above the U.S. average ($36,120). That works out to roughly $20/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Jersey
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $35,920 | $38,320 | 110 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $33,400 | $37,080 | — |