Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Sebastian, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL

Median annual salary $35,870 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.25
10th percentile $27,820
90th percentile $43,830
Employed locally 910
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,820
    25th
    $30,330
    50th (median)
    $35,870
    75th
    $38,210
    90th
    $43,830

    Sebastian economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,049 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Restaurant salary vs area income 50% Median Cooks, Restaurant salary is 50% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Cooks, Restaurant salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $39,270
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $37,480
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $36,990
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $36,990
    Flagstaff, AZ $36,830
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $36,670

    Related occupations in Sebastian, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,450
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $39,660
    Food Preparation Workers $35,130
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $29,490
    Bartenders $29,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Restaurant make per hour in Sebastian?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Sebastian, FL is $17.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.63 or more per hour.

    Is Sebastian above or below average for Cooks, Restaurant salaries?

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Sebastian, FL is 2.6% 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 Sebastian?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $27,820 per year in Sebastian, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,330.