SOC 35-2013 · Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Cooks, Private Household wages by metro
National median annual wage
$47,940
- 10th percentile
- $36,090
- 25th percentile
- $40,630
- Median
- $47,940
- 75th percentile
- $55,450
- 90th percentile
- $91,130
- Mean
- $53,680
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 1,100.
That median is 6% lower than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
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Highest published medians
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Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 150 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 140 | $36,310 | $37,440 | $42,860 |
| California | 110 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Other food preparation and serving related occupations
- Fast Food and Counter Workers
- Waiters and Waitresses
- Cooks, Restaurant
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
- Food Preparation Workers
- Bartenders
- Cooks, Fast Food
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Cooks, Private Household?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Cooks, Private Household is $47,940. Employment is 1,100.
How does Cooks, Private Household pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Cooks, Private Household is 6% lower than the all-occupations median of $50,980.