Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Southwest New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,640 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.10
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $50,550
Employed locally 1,490
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $33,880
    50th (median)
    $37,640
    75th
    $45,140
    90th
    $50,550

    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 Southwest New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $33,470
    Waiters and Waitresses $45,030
    Bartenders $36,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $43,530
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $32,050
    Food Preparation Workers $34,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Restaurant make per hour in Southwest New York?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Southwest New York is $18.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.01 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest New York above or below average for Cooks, Restaurant salaries?

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Southwest New York is 2.2% above 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 Southwest New York?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,880.