Cooks (Short Order) Salary in Connecticut
Cooks (Short Order) in Connecticut earn a median of $42,450 a year, +18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $42,450
- vs. U.S. median
- +18% ($35,880)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in Connecticut
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,610; the top 10% earn over $46,040. Nationally the range is $23,440 to $46,460.
States ranked near Connecticut
Similar jobs in Connecticut
- Cooks, Fast Food$34,980 median in Connecticut
- Cooks, Restaurant$39,480 median in Connecticut
- Food Preparation Workers$36,650 median in Connecticut
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$44,570 median in Connecticut
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$46,120 median in Connecticut
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$35,380 median in Connecticut
Cooks (Short Order) pay in Connecticut
How much do cooks (short order) make in Connecticut?
The median is $42,450 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,610 and the top 10% earn over $46,040. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Connecticut a good state for cooks (short order)?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 49 (+18% vs. the national median of $35,880). Living costs are not included.