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Cooks (Short Order) Salary in Georgia

Cooks (Short Order) in Georgia earn a median of $26,870 a year, −25% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$26,870
vs. U.S. median
−25% ($35,880)
Rank among states
44 of 49
Jobs in the state
3,870

Pay range in Georgia

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,430; the top 10% earn over $41,010. Nationally the range is $23,440 to $46,460.

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Cooks (Short Order) pay in Georgia

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

The median is $26,870 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,430 and the top 10% earn over $41,010. BLS OEWS May 2025.

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

On pay alone it ranks 44 of 49 (−25% 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