Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Knoxville, TN

Median Salary

$36,520

per year

Hourly Rate

$17.56

per hour

Employment

3,820

in Knoxville, TN

vs. National Avg

-2.3%

National: $37,390

📊 Compared to the national median of $37,390, Knoxville, TN pays 2.3% LESS for Cooks, Restaurant positions.

Salary Distribution in Knoxville, TN

10th

$27,860

25th

$30,630

Median

$36,520

75th

$38,560

90th

$45,220

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