DOL Median (Ann Arbor, MI)
$26,000
vs National
-8%
National: $28,246BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$28,698
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$26,000
-8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$28,246
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Cooks, Restaurant in Ann Arbor, MI earns $26,000 in nominal terms, which is 8% below the national average of $28,246. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $28,698 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Ann Arbor, MI
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| KANG'S COFFEE BREAK, INC. | $28,288 | 1 |
| UMI TRADING, INC. DBA UMI SUSHI | $26,655 | 2 |
| Trifecta Productions, LLC(dba Tomukun BBQ) | $26,208 | 2 |
| MIN & KIM INC. | $26,208 | 3 |
| LUCKY KITCHEN, INC. | $26,000 | 2 |
| K H LEE, INC. | $25,875 | 1 |
| Seed Co., LLC dba Bopjib | $24,523 | 1 |
| JES DAN Inc. dba One Bowl Asian Cuisine | N/A | 1 |
| BELL'S DINER, INC. | N/A | 1 |
| Siamsquare LLC | N/A | 1 |
| Saica Corporation | N/A | 1 |
| SGFR Inc. dba Hola Seoul | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Cooks, Restaurant make in Ann Arbor, MI?
The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Ann Arbor, MI is $26,000 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is Ann Arbor, MI a good place to work as a Cooks, Restaurant?
A Cooks, Restaurant in Ann Arbor, MI earns 8% less than the national median of $28,246, or $28,698 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.