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Cooks, All Other is a notable career in the 35 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Cooks, All Other against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 35-2019 |
| title | Cooks, All Other |
| onet code | 35-2019.00 |
| description | All cooks not listed separately. |
| job zone | N/A |
| major group | 35 |
| tot emp | 23,590 |
| a mean | 38,000 |
| a median | 36,210 |
| a pct10 | 26,430 |
| a pct25 | 31,200 |
| a pct75 | 42,230 |
| a pct90 | 49,600 |
| h mean | 18 |
| h median | 17 |
Median annual pay is highest in Massachusetts at $67,140 and lowest in Arkansas at $27,500 — a 2.4× spread. The top five states (Massachusetts, Washington, Nevada, Illinois, Colorado) average $53,006. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $67,140 | $62,800 | $39,290 | $69,860 | 240 |
| Washington | $54,460 | $52,260 | $38,960 | $64,790 | 110 |
| Nevada | $49,600 | $44,820 | $27,060 | $53,400 | 350 |
| Illinois | $47,100 | $48,580 | $36,730 | $55,410 | 170 |
| Colorado | $46,730 | $44,140 | $35,720 | $48,500 | 130 |
| New Jersey | $44,490 | $43,590 | $33,540 | $51,630 | 590 |
| Alaska | $42,920 | $46,270 | $38,070 | $56,480 | 40 |
| Indiana | $42,290 | $43,030 | $33,020 | $53,580 | 80 |
| Kentucky | $42,240 | $38,510 | $23,420 | $50,030 | 90 |
| New York | $42,210 | $42,540 | $34,940 | $50,160 | 1,260 |
| Idaho | $41,850 | $45,630 | $40,480 | $50,160 | — |
| Montana | $41,220 | $40,740 | $22,460 | $47,390 | 220 |
| Oregon | $40,540 | $40,490 | $32,280 | $46,470 | 490 |
| Ohio | $40,090 | $44,570 | $32,670 | $57,780 | — |
| Vermont | $40,070 | $45,320 | $32,740 | $56,380 | 190 |
| Florida | $39,960 | $45,050 | $28,430 | $72,380 | 1,120 |
| California | $39,430 | $41,770 | $34,080 | $50,480 | 4,420 |
| Minnesota | $39,330 | $40,230 | $29,410 | $48,530 | 150 |
| Utah | $39,330 | $37,440 | $25,560 | $43,070 | 50 |
| South Carolina | $39,310 | $44,240 | $36,610 | $57,600 | 60 |
| Hawaii | $37,850 | $39,820 | $33,550 | $52,160 | 120 |
| North Dakota | $37,100 | $36,040 | $26,070 | $42,470 | 90 |
| Arizona | $36,280 | $38,710 | $32,150 | $49,680 | 490 |
| Michigan | $35,810 | $35,380 | $28,280 | $41,540 | 580 |
| Georgia | $35,580 | $35,940 | $26,710 | $41,600 | 520 |
| Tennessee | $35,350 | $32,870 | $21,300 | $38,100 | 2,710 |
| Connecticut | $35,100 | $38,970 | $32,640 | $51,460 | 310 |
| Pennsylvania | $35,030 | $35,430 | $28,590 | $44,920 | 870 |
| Missouri | $34,900 | $38,280 | $30,440 | $58,230 | — |
| Virginia | $33,930 | $37,910 | $27,040 | $59,660 | 710 |
| Maryland | $33,280 | $36,460 | $31,200 | $45,400 | 750 |
| Wisconsin | $32,760 | $40,080 | $29,860 | $79,080 | 110 |
| North Carolina | $31,810 | $32,960 | $25,000 | $41,800 | 120 |
| Iowa | $31,240 | $31,330 | $23,620 | $40,870 | 310 |
| Texas | $31,020 | $32,980 | $24,280 | $43,580 | 5,130 |
| Louisiana | $29,630 | $31,990 | $22,040 | $41,960 | 620 |
| Arkansas | $27,500 | $27,370 | $26,090 | $29,160 | 80 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for cooks, all other. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Assistant Cook or Falafel Cart Cook frequently describe the same role.
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