Cooks, Short Order pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for cooks, short order is $9.57 an hour ($19,910 a year). About 3,510 people work in this job there.
That is 45% lower than the U.S. median ($35,880). Pennsylvania ranks 49th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cooks, short order in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $8.24 | $17,150 |
| 25% of workers | $8.24 | $17,150 |
| Half of workers (median) | $9.57 | $19,910 |
| 75% of workers | $15.08 | $31,360 |
| 90% of workers | $19.45 | $40,460 |
Cooks, Short Order pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $31,940 | 160 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $31,360 | 1,340 |
| Lancaster | $29,580 | 0 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $28,970 | 130 |
| Chambersburg | $28,350 | 0 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $28,290 | 120 |
| Williamsport | $25,490 | 50 |
| Erie | $22,450 | 70 |
| York-Hanover | $22,160 | 120 |
| Pittsburgh | $17,150 | 0 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,570 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,580 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $36,540 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $30,840 |
| Bakers | $36,360 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $28,810 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $63,860 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $38,340 |
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