Cooks, Fast Food Salary in New Jersey

Median Salary

$32,220

per year

Hourly Rate

$15.49

per hour

Employment

3,440

in New Jersey

vs. National Avg

+4.3%

National: $30,890

📊 Compared to the national median of $30,890, New Jersey pays 4.3% MORE for Cooks, Fast Food positions.

Purchasing Power

$29,614

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

108.8

9% above national avg

Rent/Income

67%

Unaffordable

Salary Distribution in New Jersey

10th

$32,220

25th

$32,220

Median

$32,220

75th

$36,930

90th

$41,860

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).