Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Southeast Alabama

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

Median annual salary $27,670 -24.9% vs national
Median hourly $13.31
10th percentile $21,200
90th percentile $35,370
Employed locally 580
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,200
    25th
    $24,960
    50th (median)
    $27,670
    75th
    $30,170
    90th
    $35,370

    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 Southeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,530
    Cooks, Fast Food $23,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $31,430
    Waiters and Waitresses $20,800
    Food Preparation Workers $21,060
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $24,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Southeast Alabama is $13.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Southeast Alabama is 24.9% 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 Southeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $21,200 per year in Southeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,960.