Cooks, Short Order pay in New Hampshire
In New Hampshire, the median pay for cooks, short order is $15.54 an hour ($32,330 a year). About 2,320 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($35,880). New Hampshire ranks 30th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cooks, short order in New Hampshire
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.61 | $24,140 |
| 25% of workers | $13.85 | $28,820 |
| Half of workers (median) | $15.54 | $32,330 |
| 75% of workers | $17.66 | $36,730 |
| 90% of workers | $23.57 | $49,020 |
Cooks, Short Order pay in New Hampshire metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester-Nashua | $30,840 | 710 |
New Hampshire unemployment rate: 2.8% (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 New Hampshire
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $31,590 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $40,200 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $36,780 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $45,370 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $38,590 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $63,400 |
| Bakers | $39,500 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $47,740 |
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