How much does a Cooks, Fast Food make per hour in East Kentucky?

Cooks, Fast Food Salary in East Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $20,990 -30.4% vs national

Median hourly $10.09

10th percentile $18,070

90th percentile $27,320

Employed locally 1,550

National median $30,160

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Cooks, Fast Food

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Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$18,070

25th

$18,380

50th (median)

$20,990

75th

$22,430

90th

$27,320

Top-paying metros for Cooks, Fast Food

Metro area	Median salary
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$41,980
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$41,800
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$40,580
Hawaii	$40,300
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$39,260
Napa, CA	$39,210

Related occupations in East Kentucky

Occupation	Median salary
Fast Food and Counter Workers	$22,840
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers	$28,460
Food Preparation Workers	$21,780
Waiters and Waitresses	$18,830
Cooks, Restaurant	$28,370
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop	$22,210

Frequently asked questions

How much do Cooks, Fast Food make per hour in East Kentucky?

The median hourly wage for Cooks, Fast Food in East Kentucky is $10.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $12.95 or more per hour.

Is East Kentucky above or below average for Cooks, Fast Food salaries?

The median Cooks, Fast Food salary in East Kentucky is 30.4% below the national median of $30,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Fast Food in East Kentucky?

Entry-level Cooks, Fast Food (10th percentile) earn around $18,070 per year in East Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,380.