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