Cooks, Short Order pay in Cleveland

In Cleveland (OH), the median pay for cooks, short order is $10.70 an hour ($22,260 a year). About 1,610 people work in this job there.

$10.70Median hourly pay

$22,260–$30,780Middle half of workers, yearly

1,610People in this job in Cleveland (OH)

That is 38% lower than the U.S. median ($35,880). It is 24% lower than the Ohio median ($29,290).

Pay range for cooks, short order in Cleveland (OH)

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$10.70	$22,260
25% of workers	$10.70	$22,260
Half of workers (median)	$10.70	$22,260
75% of workers	$14.80	$30,780
90% of workers	$17.35	$36,080

Cooks, Short Order pay in Ohio metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Columbus	$35,200	1,100
Cincinnati	$32,180	580
Canton-Massillon	$31,450	0
Akron	$31,430	240
Youngstown-Warren	$29,350	180
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek	$28,200	0
Toledo	$27,970	290
Springfield	$27,600	50
Sandusky	$27,560	110
Cleveland (this page)	$22,260	1,610

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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 Cleveland (OH)

Job	Median yearly pay
Fast Food and Counter Workers	$28,750
Cooks, Restaurant	$37,060
Food Preparation Workers	$35,360
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria	$36,930
Bakers	$36,140
Butchers and Meat Cutters	$37,630

Other job titles for this job

Snack Bar CookBroiler CookBarbecue CookBed and Breakfast CookB and B CookBreakfast Line CookChuck Wagon CookDeli CookFood and Beverage AttendantFood ClerkGriddle AttendantGriddle Cook

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.