Cooks, Short Order pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for cooks, short order is $16.59 an hour ($34,510 a year). About 2,560 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($35,880). Michigan ranks 25th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cooks, short order in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $12.86 | $26,750 |
| 25% of workers | $14.57 | $30,300 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.59 | $34,510 |
| 75% of workers | $17.52 | $36,450 |
| 90% of workers | $20.76 | $43,180 |
Cooks, Short Order pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Traverse City | $36,090 | 50 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $35,630 | 1,300 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $34,200 | 170 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $33,280 | 100 |
| Ann Arbor | $32,020 | 110 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores | $31,940 | 50 |
| Saginaw | $31,700 | 50 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for cooks, short order
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -5.2% over ten years, declining · about 17,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Michigan
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,930 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,980 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $31,180 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $29,460 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $36,870 |
| Bakers | $35,830 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $60,070 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $39,350 |
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