Cooks, Restaurant Salary in New Jersey

Median Salary

$38,460

per year

Hourly Rate

$18.49

per hour

Employment

28,800

in New Jersey

vs. National Avg

+2.9%

National: $37,390

📊 Compared to the national median of $37,390, New Jersey pays 2.9% MORE for Cooks, Restaurant positions.

Salary Distribution in New Jersey

10th

$32,220

25th

$35,880

Median

$38,460

75th

$45,600

90th

$50,010

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