All cooks not listed separately.
Cooks, All Other
SOC: 35-2019 O*NET: 35-2019.00
Median Salary
$37,690
per year
Job Growth
📈 5.5%
Faster (2024-2034)
Annual Openings
3.7
projected jobs/year
Education Level
Varies
Job Zone N/A
All cooks not listed separately.
What does a Cooks, All Other do?
How much can you earn?
Entry Level
$27,040
10th percentile
Early Career
$32,150
25th percentile
Median
$37,690
50th percentile
Experienced
$43,680
75th percentile
Top Earners
$51,140
90th percentile
National Salary Distribution
10th
$27,040
25th
$32,150
Middle 50%
MEDIAN
$37,690
Mean: $39,150
75th
$43,680
90th
$51,140
Middle 50% of earners
Median salary
Mean (average)
Key Insights
- •Salary range spans $24,100 from entry level to top earners
- •Middle 50% earn between $32,150 and $43,680
- •Salary spread is 30.6% around the median, showing moderate variation
- •Total national employment: 19,350 professionals
What's the job outlook?
Job Market Intelligence
Medium Demand
Market demand
Medium Risk
Automation risk
Current Employment
National Employment:24,000
Top Industries
Food Services and Drinking Places36.1%
Retail Trade20.7%
Restaurants and Other Eating Places19.8%
10-Year Outlook
Growth Rate:+5.5%
Annual Openings:3,700
Employment Projections
2024 (Current)24,000
Current
2034 (Projected)25,300
+5.5%
+1,300
Employment Change
+5.5%
Growth Rate
10
Year Projection
Growth Category: As fast as average
Geographic Salary & Employment Data
Explore where Cooks, All Other professionals work across the United States
Showing 15 of 33 locations
Texas
4,650 jobs$32,1502.65x
California
3,990 jobs$42,8601.76x
Tennessee
2,060 jobs$36,4405.04x
New York
1,090 jobs$43,0000.91x
Florida
710 jobs$39,5200.57x
Pennsylvania
660 jobs$36,2200.88x
Maryland
610 jobs$32,1501.77x
Arizona
550 jobs$41,7401.36x
Virginia
480 jobs$35,8100.93x
Oregon
450 jobs$42,0201.83x
Louisiana
430 jobs$28,9301.79x
Georgia
340 jobs$42,9600.57x
Nevada
320 jobs$51,2201.65x
Michigan
300 jobs$37,1100.55x
New Jersey
280 jobs$46,0800.52x
Understanding the Data
Location Quotient (LQ):
- • LQ > 1.0: More jobs than national average
- • LQ = 1.0: Same as national average
- • LQ < 1.0: Fewer jobs than national average
Data Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025
Key Growth Factors
- •Average growth expected
What technology will you use?
Technology & Digital Skills
Essential technology proficiencies for Cooks, All Other
Technology Intensity
Low
Digital Literacy Requirements
This career requires basic digital literacy
1
Basic
2
Intermediate
3
Advanced
4
Expert
Key Digital Competencies:
Email and internet usageBasic software navigationFile management
Technology Stack
Technology stack information is being compiled for this career.
📚 Technology Learning Resources
Recommended Certifications
- •Vendor-specific software certifications
- •Industry-recognized technology credentials
- •Professional development courses
Online Learning Platforms
- •LinkedIn Learning - Comprehensive technology courses
- •Coursera - University-level programs
- •Udemy - Practical skills training
💡 Technology Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on mastering hot technologies first - they're currently most in-demand
- •Build a portfolio demonstrating your proficiency with key tools and software
- •Stay current through continuous learning - technology evolves rapidly
- •Consider vendor certifications to validate your skills to employers
What's the work environment like?
🏗️
Location
Varies
💪
Physical Demand
LOW
👥
Team Orientation
Varies
🤝
Customer Interaction
NONE
💡Is This Work Environment Right for You?
Consider these factors when evaluating if you'll thrive in this work environment:
- •Are you comfortable working in varies environments?
- •Can you meet low physical demands?
What career paths are available?
Career Pathways
0
Advancement Opportunities
0
Lateral Move Options
0%
Avg. Salary Increase
Advancement Opportunities
Typical career progression paths from Cooks, All Other
💡 Career Planning Tips
- •Most successful advancement happens after 3-5 years of experience
- •Lateral moves can provide valuable cross-functional experience for future leadership roles
- •Focus on developing skills that are transferable across multiple career paths
- •Consider industry trends when planning long-term career moves
Trade Colleges That Train for Cooks, All Other
Top trade colleges by completions in fields that prepare students for this career.
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder
Boulder, CO
3.5k program completions/year
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Covington
Covington, LA
1.9k program completions/year
Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett
Everett, WA
994 program completions/year
Douglas J Aveda Institute
East Lansing, MI
832 program completions/year
Christine Valmy International School for Esthetics, Skin Care & Makeup
New York, NY
786 program completions/year
Aveda Institute-South Florida
Davie, FL
746 program completions/year
Crescent City Bartending School
New Orleans, LA
590 program completions/year
Celebrity School of Beauty
Miami, FL
582 program completions/year
Institute of Culinary Education
New York, NY
582 program completions/year
Aveda Institute-Tallahassee
Clearwater, FL
557 program completions/year
Asian-American International Beauty College
Westminster, CA
548 program completions/year
Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin
Las Vegas, NV
544 program completions/year