Cooks, Short Order pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for cooks, short order is $14.52 an hour ($30,210 a year). About 2,510 people work in this job there.
That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($35,880). Tennessee ranks 37th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cooks, short order in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.00 | $22,880 |
| 25% of workers | $12.88 | $26,780 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.52 | $30,210 |
| 75% of workers | $17.48 | $36,350 |
| 90% of workers | $18.86 | $39,240 |
Cooks, Short Order pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $37,830 | 600 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $30,510 | 120 |
| Knoxville | $30,210 | 320 |
| Clarksville | $30,170 | 100 |
| Chattanooga | $29,950 | 200 |
| Memphis | $29,880 | 590 |
| Johnson City | $29,460 | 80 |
| Cleveland | $28,660 | 40 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,470 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,420 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $28,700 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $28,330 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $35,570 |
| Bakers | $34,440 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $69,810 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $39,960 |
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