Cooks, Restaurant Salary in District of Columbia

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 1 metro areas • District of Columbia

Cooks, Restaurant in District of Columbia earn a median salary of $42,050 per year on average across 1 metro and nonmetro areas, +14.2% vs the national median of $36,830. An estimated 30,860 cooks, restaurant are employed across District of Columbia, with salaries ranging from $42,050 to $42,050 depending on location.

$42,050 Avg median salary in District of Columbia
$42,050 Highest paying metro
$42,050 Lowest paying metro
30,860 Employed in District of Columbia

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      Cooks, Restaurant salaries by city in District of Columbia

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV $42,050 $36,960 $46,130 30,860

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