Cooks, Fast Food Salary in New Jersey
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • New Jersey
Cooks, Fast Food in New Jersey earn a median salary of $33,807 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, +12.1% vs the national median of $30,160. An estimated 260 cooks, fast food are employed across New Jersey, with salaries ranging from $31,750 to $34,970 depending on location.
$33,807
Avg median salary in New Jersey
$34,970
Highest paying metro
$31,750
Lowest paying metro
260
Employed in New Jersey
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Cooks, Fast Food salaries by city in New Jersey
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City, NJ | $34,970 | $31,470 | $39,120 | — |
| Trenton, NJ | $34,700 | $31,510 | $40,980 | 190 |
| Vineland, NJ | $31,750 | $31,470 | $37,030 | 70 |