Cooks, Restaurant Salary in North Florida

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Florida nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,540 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.57
10th percentile $29,150
90th percentile $46,350
Employed locally 1,090
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,150
    25th
    $30,650
    50th (median)
    $36,540
    75th
    $38,180
    90th
    $46,350

    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 North Florida

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,090
    Waiters and Waitresses $30,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,750
    Food Preparation Workers $32,670
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $33,410
    Bartenders $33,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Restaurant make per hour in North Florida?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in North Florida is $17.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.59 or more per hour.

    Is North Florida above or below average for Cooks, Restaurant salaries?

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in North Florida is 0.8% below 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 North Florida?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $29,150 per year in North Florida. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,650.