Cooks, Short Order pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for cooks, short order is $19.58 an hour ($40,720 a year). About 850 people work in this job there.
That is 13% higher than the U.S. median ($35,880). New Jersey ranks 10th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cooks, short order in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.13 | $33,540 |
| 25% of workers | $17.48 | $36,360 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.58 | $40,720 |
| 75% of workers | $22.55 | $46,900 |
| 90% of workers | $24.73 | $51,440 |
Cooks, Short Order pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton | $35,920 | 110 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $33,400 | 0 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 Jersey
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $34,150 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $38,460 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $35,540 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $74,280 |
| Bakers | $36,960 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $44,520 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $38,540 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $32,220 |
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