Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Sussex Delaware

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,080 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.83
10th percentile $30,030
90th percentile $46,280
Employed locally 2,060
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,030
    25th
    $31,020
    50th (median)
    $37,080
    75th
    $38,600
    90th
    $46,280

    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 Sussex Delaware

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,950
    Waiters and Waitresses$30,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$48,610
    Bartenders$36,820
    Food Preparation Workers$34,460
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$29,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Restaurant make per hour in Sussex Delaware?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Sussex Delaware is $17.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.13 or more per hour.

    Is Sussex Delaware above or below average for Cooks, Restaurant salaries?

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Sussex Delaware is 0.7% 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 Sussex Delaware?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $30,030 per year in Sussex Delaware. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,020.