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Cooks (Short Order) Salary in New York

Cooks (Short Order) in New York earn a median of $35,550 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$35,550
vs. U.S. median
−1% ($35,880)
Rank among states
22 of 49
Jobs in the state
18,300

Pay range in New York

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,240; the top 10% earn over $46,550. Nationally the range is $23,440 to $46,460.

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Cooks (Short Order) pay in New York

How much do cooks (short order) make in New York?

The median is $35,550 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,240 and the top 10% earn over $46,550. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is New York a good state for cooks (short order)?

On pay alone it ranks 22 of 49 (−1% 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