How do I become a cook, all other?

Requirements vary by employer and state.

How much does a cook, all other make?

The median pay in the United States is $37,690 a year (BLS OEWS May 2025).

How to become a cook, all other

All cooks not listed separately.

$37,690Median pay a year

Steps to get there

Requirements vary by employer.

Is cook, all other a good career?

On the numbers, this job is close to the average across occupations. Median pay is 26% below the all-occupation median. Whether it fits you depends on the work itself, the schooling you are willing to do and where you want to live.

Where it pays most

Washington $52,510
Nevada $51,220
New Jersey $46,080
Indiana $44,290
North Dakota $44,190

Cooks, All Other salary by state and city

Sources: O*NET® 31.0 (CC BY 4.0, USDOL/ETA) and BLS Employment Projections 2025–35. Pay: BLS OEWS May 2025.