The median annual wage for Cooks, Short Order in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $38,340 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $38,140.
Pay spans roughly $28,080 at the 10th percentile to $47,500 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.43 per hour. An estimated 3,360 people work as cooks, short order in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $38,340 |
| Mean (annual) | $38,140 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.43 |
| 10th percentile | $28,080 |
| 90th percentile | $47,500 |
| Employment | 3,360 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.