Cooks, Short Order — Job Outlook

Employment of cooks, short order is projected to decline +5.6% from 2024 to 2034. Employment in this occupation is expected to decline.

About 20,600 openings are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force.

The median annual wage for this occupation was $35,620 as of the latest data. About 150,420 people were employed in this role.