Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Northeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $28,040 -23.9% vs national
Median hourly $13.48
10th percentile $21,080
90th percentile $35,960
Employed locally 1,130
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,080
    25th
    $25,260
    50th (median)
    $28,040
    75th
    $33,390
    90th
    $35,960

    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 Northeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,830
    Cooks, Fast Food $27,080
    Waiters and Waitresses $20,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $34,150
    Food Preparation Workers $21,060
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $23,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Restaurant make per hour in Northeast Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Northeast Alabama is $13.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.11 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Alabama above or below average for Cooks, Restaurant salaries?

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Northeast Alabama is 23.9% 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 Northeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $21,080 per year in Northeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,260.