Cooks, Restaurant Salary in North Georgia

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

Median annual salary $30,410 -17.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.62
10th percentile $20,890
90th percentile $37,740
Employed locally 1,860
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,890
    25th
    $26,710
    50th (median)
    $30,410
    75th
    $36,190
    90th
    $37,740

    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 Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$23,960
    Waiters and Waitresses$17,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$35,440
    Food Preparation Workers$29,480
    Bartenders$28,050
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$27,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in North Georgia is $14.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in North Georgia is 17.4% 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 Georgia?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $20,890 per year in North Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,710.