Cooks (Short Order) Salary in District of Columbia
Cooks (Short Order) in District of Columbia 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
- 9 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,910
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,650; the top 10% earn over $47,060. Nationally the range is $23,440 to $46,460.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Cooks, Fast Food$44,670 median in District of Columbia
- Cooks, Restaurant$46,130 median in District of Columbia
- Food Preparation Workers$39,600 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
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$37,430 median in District of Columbia
Cooks (Short Order) pay in District of Columbia
How much do cooks (short order) make in District of Columbia?
The median is $42,450 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,650 and the top 10% earn over $47,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for cooks (short order)?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 49 (+18% vs. the national median of $35,880). Living costs are not included.