Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,710 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.13
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $51,120
Employed locally 740
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $34,930
    50th (median)
    $37,710
    75th
    $44,940
    90th
    $51,120

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Restaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $48,320
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $46,970
    Portland-South Portland, ME $46,960
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,960
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $46,500
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $46,340

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$33,830
    Waiters and Waitresses$38,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$43,470
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$34,420
    Bartenders$39,410
    Food Preparation Workers$34,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Restaurant make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Capital/Northern New York is $18.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.84 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Cooks, Restaurant salaries?

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Capital/Northern New York is 2.4% above the national median of $36,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Restaurant in Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,930.