Cooks, Restaurant Salary in District of Columbia

Median Salary

$46,130

per year

Hourly Rate

$22.18

per hour

Employment

7,720

in District of Columbia

vs. National Avg

+23.4%

National: $37,390

📊 Compared to the national median of $37,390, District of Columbia pays 23.4% MORE for Cooks, Restaurant positions.

Purchasing Power

$40,359

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

114.3

14% above national avg

Rent/Income

55%

Unaffordable

Salary Distribution in District of Columbia

10th

$36,440

25th

$39,960

Median

$46,130

75th

$47,890

90th

$53,020

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