Cooks (Restaurant) Salary in District of Columbia
Cooks (Restaurant) in District of Columbia earn a median of $46,130 a year, +23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,130
- vs. U.S. median
- +23% ($37,390)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,720
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,440; the top 10% earn over $53,020. Nationally the range is $28,700 to $47,900.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Cooks, Fast Food$44,670 median in District of Columbia
- Cooks, Short Order$42,450 median in District of Columbia
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$48,760 median in District of Columbia
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$45,450 median in District of Columbia
- Bakers$44,040 median in District of Columbia
- Food Preparation Workers$39,600 median in District of Columbia
Cooks (Restaurant) pay in District of Columbia
How much do cooks (restaurant) make in District of Columbia?
The median is $46,130 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,440 and the top 10% earn over $53,020. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for cooks (restaurant)?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 51 (+23% vs. the national median of $37,390). Living costs are not included.