Profession
Cooks, Short Order
Prepare and cook to order a variety of foods that require only a short preparation time. May take orders from customers and serve patrons at counters or tables.
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California
Salary data
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🇺🇸 United States2025
35-2015SOC 2018 35-2015
GroupAll
Median35,880 USD
Average36,120 USD
Middle 50%30,610 USD - 42,450 USD
Decile range23,440 USD - 46,460 USD
Bottom decile23,440 USD
Top decile46,460 USD
🇺🇸 United States2025
40202018 Census Occupation / 2018 SOC 4020
GroupMen
Median36,764 USD
Average36,764 USD
Middle 50%N/A
GroupWomen
Median34,320 USD
Average34,320 USD
Middle 50%N/A
🇺🇸 California2025
35-2015SOC 2018 35-2015
GroupAll
Median42,930 USD
Average42,260 USD
Middle 50%38,250 USD - 45,020 USD
Decile range35,880 USD - 47,150 USD
Bottom decile35,880 USD
Top decile47,150 USD
Sources
- BLS CPS Table 39 2025 median weekly earnings by occupation and sex2025 - 2018 Census Occupation / 2018 SOC
- BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018
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🇺🇸 United StatesCooks, Short Order