Cooks, Short Order pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for cooks, short order is $20.56 an hour ($42,760 a year). About 1,700 people work in this job there.
That is 19% higher than the U.S. median ($35,880). Washington ranks 6th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cooks, short order in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.66 | $34,650 |
| 25% of workers | $17.31 | $36,000 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.56 | $42,760 |
| 75% of workers | $24.46 | $50,870 |
| 90% of workers | $26.76 | $55,660 |
Cooks, Short Order pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $50,870 | 830 |
| Yakima | $38,430 | 40 |
| Bellingham | $38,160 | 30 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $35,030 | 0 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $37,710 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $46,800 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $40,910 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $49,670 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $39,120 |
| Bakers | $46,140 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $76,010 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $51,670 |
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