Cooks, Restaurant Salary in South Georgia

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

Median annual salary $29,390 -20.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.13
10th percentile $21,450
90th percentile $37,030
Employed locally 1,460
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,450
    25th
    $23,230
    50th (median)
    $29,390
    75th
    $34,850
    90th
    $37,030

    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 South Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,820
    Waiters and Waitresses $20,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $34,970
    Food Preparation Workers $29,290
    Dishwashers $25,440
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $28,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in South Georgia is $14.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in South Georgia is 20.2% 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 South Georgia?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $21,450 per year in South Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,230.