Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,000 -5% vs national
Median hourly $16.83
10th percentile $20,790
90th percentile $43,730
Employed locally 1,600
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,790
    25th
    $28,400
    50th (median)
    $35,000
    75th
    $37,190
    90th
    $43,730

    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 Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,150
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,560
    Bartenders $21,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,470
    Food Preparation Workers $28,010
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $25,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Restaurant make per hour in Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $16.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.17 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Pennsylvania above or below average for Cooks, Restaurant salaries?

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania is 5% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $20,790 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,400.