Cooks at restaurants are expected to increase 20% between 2022 and 2032.
Employment is expected to grow from 1.36 million in 2022 to 1.64 million in 2032, which represents an over 20% increase.
As of May 2022, restaurant cooks make about $34,000 a year, or $16.40 an hour.
Hawaii, Rhode Island, and Nevada have the largest concentration of restaurant cooks, while the Northeast and West Coast have the highest average salaries.
However, the number of fast food cooks is projected to fall by over 101,000 by 2032 as fast food establishments continue to reduce staff or close locations.
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Organizations:
Service, Employment, Restaurant Industry, National Restaurant Association, Student, Entertainment, BLS
Locations:
Hawaii , Rhode Island, Nevada, Northeast, West Coast, United States