Cooks, Fast Food Salary in Muskegon, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI

Median annual salary $27,990 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $13.46
10th percentile $22,880
90th percentile $32,680
Employed locally 320
National median $30,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,880
    25th
    $23,630
    50th (median)
    $27,990
    75th
    $28,100
    90th
    $32,680

    Muskegon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Fast Food salary vs area income 44% Median Cooks, Fast Food salary is 56% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Fast Food

    Metro areaMedian 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

    Nearby metros — Cooks, Fast Food salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Elmira, NY $32,200
    Wyoming $32,190
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $32,050
    Bloomington, IL $31,430
    Minnesota $30,810
    Missoula, MT $30,560

    Related occupations in Muskegon, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,230
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,610
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,990
    Bartenders $37,980
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $28,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Fast Food in Muskegon, MI is $13.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Fast Food salary in Muskegon, MI is 7.2% 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 Muskegon?

    Entry-level Cooks, Fast Food (10th percentile) earn around $22,880 per year in Muskegon, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,630.