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Cooks, Short Order 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, Short Order against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 35-2015 |
| title | Cooks, Short Order |
| onet code | 35-2015.00 |
| description | Prepare and cook to order a variety of foods that require only a short preparation time. May take orders from customers and serve patrons at counters or tables. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 35 |
| tot emp | 150,420 |
| a mean | 35,660 |
| a median | 35,620 |
| a pct10 | 23,770 |
| a pct25 | 30,160 |
| a pct75 | 39,990 |
| a pct90 | 46,010 |
| h mean | 17 |
| h median | 17 |
The day-to-day work of a cooks, short order typically centers on clean food preparation equipment, work areas, and counters or tables. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Active Listening, Coordination, and Speaking. Across the top 7 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.04 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working cooks, short order, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (54.7%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 0% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Arizona at $46,240 and lowest in Pennsylvania at $18,400 — a 2.5× spread. The top five states (Arizona, Washington, Massachusetts, Colorado, Hawaii) average $44,442. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $46,240 | $42,920 | $31,470 | $48,700 | — |
| Washington | $46,010 | $44,170 | $37,430 | $48,070 | 1,610 |
| Massachusetts | $44,770 | $44,580 | $35,660 | $52,000 | 4,100 |
| Colorado | $44,090 | $45,240 | $31,970 | $63,170 | 2,080 |
| Hawaii | $41,100 | $45,440 | $35,140 | $63,340 | 600 |
| Alaska | $39,940 | $43,090 | $39,520 | $47,930 | 390 |
| Vermont | $39,140 | $40,360 | $31,650 | $47,620 | 600 |
| California | $39,010 | $41,040 | $35,020 | $47,310 | 34,490 |
| Nevada | $38,970 | $37,050 | $28,320 | $42,770 | — |
| District of Columbia | $38,340 | $42,060 | $38,340 | $47,520 | — |
| New Mexico | $38,130 | $37,290 | $30,280 | $43,680 | 1,020 |
| Connecticut | $36,970 | $37,430 | $32,800 | $43,790 | 410 |
| New York | $36,830 | $38,130 | $31,950 | $46,520 | — |
| Illinois | $36,700 | $37,990 | $29,800 | $48,020 | 1,380 |
| Utah | $36,680 | $38,240 | $27,610 | $48,740 | 520 |
| Oregon | $35,620 | $36,410 | $30,040 | $42,600 | 3,240 |
| Wyoming | $35,620 | $34,590 | $33,390 | $36,970 | 40 |
| Missouri | $35,300 | $35,770 | $29,820 | $45,070 | 1,810 |
| Maryland | $35,280 | $35,810 | $33,580 | $39,850 | 2,670 |
| New Jersey | $35,190 | $37,050 | $31,610 | $43,460 | 1,120 |
| North Dakota | $34,700 | $41,770 | $32,780 | $61,660 | — |
| Rhode Island | $34,410 | $35,990 | $30,880 | $40,470 | — |
| Florida | $34,320 | $35,310 | $29,360 | $42,810 | 5,210 |
| Maine | $34,070 | $36,040 | $31,200 | $42,980 | 1,050 |
| Delaware | $31,960 | $34,110 | $29,040 | $40,070 | 80 |
| Iowa | $31,520 | $32,700 | $24,930 | $39,530 | 1,680 |
| Montana | $31,490 | $32,930 | $28,940 | $39,260 | 80 |
| Idaho | $31,280 | $29,910 | $22,960 | $33,080 | 250 |
| Nebraska | $31,200 | $32,760 | $25,560 | $42,600 | 1,790 |
| South Dakota | $31,160 | $32,530 | $27,080 | $38,150 | 2,060 |
| Oklahoma | $31,040 | $29,800 | $21,030 | $37,110 | 840 |
| Indiana | $30,700 | $29,560 | $18,190 | $37,860 | 2,100 |
| Michigan | $30,670 | $32,870 | $22,950 | $45,760 | 2,390 |
| North Carolina | $30,530 | $29,680 | $22,670 | $35,790 | 3,000 |
| Virginia | $30,270 | $32,220 | $24,960 | $42,590 | — |
| Arkansas | $29,410 | $31,520 | $25,940 | $40,770 | 200 |
| Minnesota | $29,260 | $31,560 | $22,940 | $42,030 | 1,260 |
| South Carolina | $29,180 | $29,420 | $22,410 | $34,840 | 1,270 |
| Kentucky | $29,120 | $31,440 | $22,260 | $42,300 | 1,020 |
| New Hampshire | $29,000 | $30,820 | $23,070 | $38,120 | 2,840 |
| Tennessee | $29,000 | $29,620 | $20,470 | $39,480 | 2,890 |
| Texas | $28,770 | $30,310 | $22,790 | $37,220 | 4,150 |
| Ohio | $28,400 | $29,710 | $21,740 | $42,580 | 6,920 |
| West Virginia | $27,480 | $27,380 | $20,140 | $35,060 | 670 |
| Wisconsin | $27,300 | $28,440 | $20,470 | $35,720 | 2,960 |
| Louisiana | $27,050 | $30,230 | $21,140 | $45,670 | 3,920 |
| Kansas | $26,780 | $31,480 | $22,460 | $46,050 | — |
| Mississippi | $25,710 | $26,280 | $17,820 | $35,620 | 2,360 |
| Alabama | $25,340 | $28,600 | $22,250 | $40,840 | 1,280 |
| Georgia | $22,160 | $26,540 | $20,800 | $37,230 | 6,240 |
| Pennsylvania | $18,400 | $24,680 | $16,640 | $38,870 | 3,800 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for cooks, short order. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Barbecue Cook or Bed and Breakfast Cook (B&B Cook) frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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