Cooks, Restaurant Salary in New Jersey
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • New Jersey
Cooks, Restaurant in New Jersey earn a median salary of $38,117 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, +3.5% vs the national median of $36,830. An estimated 5,180 cooks, restaurant are employed across New Jersey, with salaries ranging from $36,380 to $40,440 depending on location.
$38,117
Avg median salary in New Jersey
$40,440
Highest paying metro
$36,380
Lowest paying metro
5,180
Employed in New Jersey
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Cooks, Restaurant salaries by city in New Jersey
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City, NJ | $40,440 | $36,300 | $46,450 | 3,550 |
| Trenton, NJ | $37,530 | $35,130 | $43,520 | 1,340 |
| Vineland, NJ | $36,380 | $34,530 | $43,130 | 290 |