Cooks (Fast Food) Salary in Washington
Cooks (Fast Food) in Washington earn a median of $39,120 a year, +27% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $39,120
- vs. U.S. median
- +27% ($30,890)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,020
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,330; the top 10% earn over $44,860. Nationally the range is $22,580 to $42,910.
States ranked near Washington
Similar jobs in Washington
- Cooks, Restaurant$46,800 median in Washington
- Food Preparation Workers$40,910 median in Washington
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$51,670 median in Washington
- Cooks, Short Order$42,760 median in Washington
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$49,670 median in Washington
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$37,710 median in Washington
Cooks (Fast Food) pay in Washington
How much do cooks (fast food) make in Washington?
The median is $39,120 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,330 and the top 10% earn over $44,860. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for cooks (fast food)?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 51 (+27% vs. the national median of $30,890). Living costs are not included.