Cooks, Short Order (35-2015)
Occupation description: Prepare and cook to order a variety of foods that require only a short preparation time. May take orders from customers and serve patrons at counters or tables. Excludes Fast Food Cooks (35-2011).
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Employment and Job Openings
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| Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 440 | 486 | 10.5 | 25 | 41 | 71 |
| United States | 158,300 | 157,300 | 0.0 | 8,400 | 13,900 | 22,200 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is moderate with high employment opportunities. Read more.
2020 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 12.99 | 8.92 | 10.42 | 12.77 | 14.99 | 17.89 |
| Alaska | 16.26 | 10.94 | 11.97 | 14.75 | 21.14 | 24.08 |
| Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 16.71 | 10.81 | 11.63 | 15.35 | 22.14 | 24.48 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 14.10 | 12.56 | 13.10 | 13.99 | 14.88 | 16.69 |
| Balance of State | 15.67 | 11.49 | 13.34 | 14.93 | 17.83 | 22.02 |
