FL · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 35-2014

Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Florida

Median Annual Salary $36,300 -1% below national average (national: $36,830)
$36,620Mean Annual
$17Median Hourly
134,480Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$36,300
$28,570
10th pct.
$44,980
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$28,570$13.74
25th percentile$30,730$14.78
50th percentile (median)$36,300$17.45
75th percentile$38,590$18.55
90th percentile (top earners)$44,980$21.63
Mean (average)$36,620$17.61

How Florida Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Florida
Florida (current) $36,300
Massachusetts $46,280 +27%
District of Columbia $45,230 +25%
Washington $44,980 +24%
Maine $44,870 +24%
Hawaii $44,710 +23%
Vermont $44,560 +23%
California $44,290 +22%
New York $39,890 +10%

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Related Occupations in Florida

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Driver/Sales Workers $36,340 23,270
Production Workers, All Other $36,360 13,360
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $36,400 17,330
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $36,170 5,570
Stockers and Order Fillers $36,490 201,770
Gambling Dealers $36,500 4,610

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Cooks, Restaurant salary in Florida?

The mean cooks, restaurant salary in Florida is $36,620 per year. The median (middle) salary is $36,300 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Cooks, Restaurant in Florida?

Entry-level cooks, restaurants (10th percentile) in Florida typically earn around $28,570 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $30,730 per year.

What is the highest Cooks, Restaurant salary in Florida?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Florida make approximately $44,980 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $38,590 per year.

How does the Florida Cooks, Restaurant salary compare to the national average?

The median cooks, restaurant salary in Florida is $36,300, which is -1% below national average of $36,830.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes