U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsPrepare and cook food in a fast food restaurant with a limited menu. Duties of these cooks are limited to preparation of a few basic items and normally involve operating large-volume single-purpose cooking equipment.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 525,350 | 1.6 % | $8.91 | $18,540 | 0.4 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $7.57 | $8.00 | $8.70 | $9.34 | $10.98 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $15,740 | $16,650 | $18,100 | $19,430 | $22,840 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-Service Eating Places | 453,160 | 11.27 | $8.85 | $18,400 |
| Full-Service Restaurants | 41,760 | 0.94 | $9.22 | $19,170 |
| Gasoline Stations | 5,840 | 0.71 | $8.65 | $18,000 |
| Grocery Stores | 4,970 | 0.20 | $10.22 | $21,270 |
| Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | 4,000 | 0.38 | $9.49 | $19,740 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-Service Eating Places | 453,160 | 11.27 | $8.85 | $18,400 |
| Amusement Parks and Arcades | 1,570 | 0.98 | $9.65 | $20,070 |
| Full-Service Restaurants | 41,760 | 0.94 | $9.22 | $19,170 |
| Specialty Food Stores | 1,780 | 0.84 | $9.08 | $18,890 |
| Gasoline Stations | 5,840 | 0.71 | $8.65 | $18,000 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 50 | (7) | $12.18 | $25,330 |
| Furniture Stores | 40 | 0.02 | $11.53 | $23,980 |
| Other General Merchandise Stores | (8) | (8) | $11.39 | $23,690 |
| Traveler Accommodation | 1,190 | 0.07 | $10.57 | $21,980 |
| Other Food Manufacturing | 250 | 0.15 | $10.39 | $21,610 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 106,470 | 7.60 | 1.84 | $9.20 | $19,140 |
| Texas | 40,920 | 4.06 | 0.98 | $8.52 | $17,720 |
| Illinois | 29,570 | 5.35 | 1.29 | $9.18 | $19,090 |
| Georgia | 26,880 | 7.18 | 1.74 | $8.89 | $18,490 |
| Florida | 24,430 | 3.44 | 0.83 | $8.68 | $18,050 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 11,500 | 10.74 | 2.60 | $8.36 | $17,390 |
| Arkansas | 9,590 | 8.45 | 2.04 | $8.21 | $17,070 |
| California | 106,470 | 7.60 | 1.84 | $9.20 | $19,140 |
| South Carolina | 12,900 | 7.39 | 1.79 | $8.47 | $17,630 |
| Georgia | 26,880 | 7.18 | 1.74 | $8.89 | $18,490 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 6,340 | 2.03 | 0.49 | $10.57 | $21,980 |
| Maryland | 7,690 | 3.12 | 0.76 | $10.24 | $21,310 |
| Rhode Island | 790 | 1.77 | 0.43 | $10.06 | $20,930 |
| Hawaii | 1,960 | 3.42 | 0.83 | $10.02 | $20,850 |
| District of Columbia | (8) | (8) | (8) | $10.02 | $20,840 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 30,430 | 7.97 | 1.93 | $9.09 | $18,920 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 14,540 | 4.10 | 0.99 | $9.20 | $19,140 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 13,720 | 6.24 | 1.51 | $9.28 | $19,300 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 12,520 | 10.97 | 2.66 | $9.17 | $19,070 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 10,650 | 6.33 | 1.53 | $9.01 | $18,730 |
| Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division | 9,940 | 7.23 | 1.75 | $9.08 | $18,880 |
| San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA | 8,580 | 6.92 | 1.68 | $9.52 | $19,790 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 8,070 | 4.03 | 0.98 | $8.53 | $17,730 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 7,760 | 3.11 | 0.75 | $8.88 | $18,480 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 7,720 | 1.55 | 0.38 | $10.05 | $20,900 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter, SC | 600 | 18.00 | 4.36 | $7.94 | $16,520 |
| Merced, CA | 880 | 15.38 | 3.72 | $8.84 | $18,380 |
| Great Falls, MT | 500 | 14.01 | 3.39 | $8.30 | $17,260 |
| Pine Bluff, AR | 460 | 13.43 | 3.25 | $8.07 | $16,790 |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | 510 | 13.42 | 3.25 | $8.70 | $18,090 |
| Modesto, CA | 2,010 | 13.33 | 3.22 | $9.05 | $18,820 |
| Yuba City, CA | 490 | 13.19 | 3.19 | $8.99 | $18,700 |
| Farmington, NM | 620 | 13.02 | 3.15 | $8.76 | $18,220 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 710 | 12.98 | 3.14 | $8.54 | $17,770 |
| Jonesboro, AR | 600 | 12.94 | 3.13 | $8.05 | $16,740 |