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Cooks (Short Order) Salary in Alabama

Cooks (Short Order) in Alabama earn a median of $22,330 a year, −38% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$22,330
vs. U.S. median
−38% ($35,880)
Rank among states
47 of 49
Jobs in the state
Not published

Pay range in Alabama

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $20,500; the top 10% earn over $31,220. Nationally the range is $23,440 to $46,460.

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Cooks (Short Order) pay in Alabama

How much do cooks (short order) make in Alabama?

The median is $22,330 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $20,500 and the top 10% earn over $31,220. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Alabama a good state for cooks (short order)?

On pay alone it ranks 47 of 49 (−38% vs. the national median of $35,880). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses