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Cooks, Fast Food

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Cooks, Fast Food

National Avg Annual Salary

$31,140

National Avg Hourly Wage

$14.97

National Total Employment

668,230

Top Metro Avg Salary

$42,750

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Highest Paying State

District of Columbia leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $41,520.

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Largest State Market

California has one of the largest employment markets with 136,550 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA shows an average annual salary of $42,750.

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Largest Metro Market

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA has a broad labor footprint with 55,760 jobs.

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Top States for Cooks, Fast Food

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
District of Columbia DC $41,520 2,610 Open
Hawaii HI $39,920 830 Open
Washington WA $39,500 8,630 Open
Oregon OR $39,230 4,360 Open
California CA $38,420 136,550 Open
Massachusetts MA $38,190 5,140 Open
New Hampshire NH $37,960 2,280 Open
Colorado CO $36,610 9,560 Open
Maine ME $36,400 1,970 Open
Connecticut CT $35,820 3,950 Open

Top Metro Areas for Cooks, Fast Food

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