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Cooks (Short Order) Salary in Ohio

Cooks (Short Order) in Ohio earn a median of $29,290 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$29,290
vs. U.S. median
−18% ($35,880)
Rank among states
39 of 49
Jobs in the state
6,000

Pay range in Ohio

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,260; the top 10% earn over $38,620. Nationally the range is $23,440 to $46,460.

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Cooks (Short Order) pay in Ohio

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

The median is $29,290 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,260 and the top 10% earn over $38,620. BLS OEWS May 2025.

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

On pay alone it ranks 39 of 49 (−18% 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