Cooks (Short Order) Salary in Washington
Cooks (Short Order) in Washington earn a median of $42,760 a year, +19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $42,760
- vs. U.S. median
- +19% ($35,880)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,700
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,650; the top 10% earn over $55,660. Nationally the range is $23,440 to $46,460.
States ranked near Washington
Similar jobs in Washington
- Cooks, Fast Food$39,120 median in Washington
- Cooks, Restaurant$46,800 median in Washington
- Food Preparation Workers$40,910 median in Washington
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$51,670 median in Washington
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$49,670 median in Washington
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$37,710 median in Washington
Cooks (Short Order) pay in Washington
How much do cooks (short order) make in Washington?
The median is $42,760 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,650 and the top 10% earn over $55,660. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for cooks (short order)?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 49 (+19% vs. the national median of $35,880). Living costs are not included.