Cooks, Short Order pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for cooks, short order is $14.25 an hour ($29,640 a year). About 900 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($35,880). South Carolina ranks 38th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cooks, short order in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.90 | $22,670 |
| 25% of workers | $12.16 | $25,280 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.25 | $29,640 |
| 75% of workers | $16.00 | $33,280 |
| 90% of workers | $16.58 | $34,480 |
Cooks, Short Order pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston | $32,020 | 0 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $30,690 | 110 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $29,200 | 70 |
| Columbia | $27,540 | 100 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (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 South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,520 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $35,740 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $32,180 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $27,420 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $34,960 |
| Bakers | $35,460 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $71,860 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $39,790 |
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