Career Atlas USA

Highest-Paying States for Cooks, Short Order

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

  1. 1Arizona$46,630
  2. 2Rhode Island$46,250
  3. 3Massachusetts$44,290
  4. 4Hawaii$43,110
  5. 5California$42,930
  6. 6Washington$42,760
  7. 7Connecticut$42,450
  8. 8Colorado$42,450
  9. 9District of Columbia$42,450
  10. 10New Jersey$40,720
  11. 11Idaho$40,090
  12. 12Vermont$38,830
  13. 13Oregon$38,550
  14. 14Delaware$38,500
  15. 15Missouri$38,490