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Cooks (Short Order) Salary in Alaska

Cooks (Short Order) in Alaska earn a median of $37,780 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$37,780
vs. U.S. median
+5% ($35,880)
Rank among states
17 of 49
Jobs in the state
330

Pay range in Alaska

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,830; the top 10% earn over $47,600. Nationally the range is $23,440 to $46,460.

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Cooks (Short Order) pay in Alaska

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

The median is $37,780 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,830 and the top 10% earn over $47,600. BLS OEWS May 2025.

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

On pay alone it ranks 17 of 49 (+5% 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