DOL Median (Florida)
$26,853
vs National
+3.4%
National: $25,979BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$26,122
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$26,853
+3.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$25,979
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Cooks, Short Order in Florida earns $26,853 in nominal terms, which is 3.4% above the national average of $25,979. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 102.8 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $26,122 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Florida
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Restaurant Merger Sub, LLC dba IHOP | $28,558 | 2 |
| ACG BBQ, LLC. dba Sonnys BBQ | $26,853 | 16 |
| LOOP CAFE LLC | $23,500 | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Cooks, Short Order
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How much does a Cooks, Short Order make in Florida?
The median Cooks, Short Order salary in Florida is $26,853 based on 13 DOL filings.
Is Florida a good place to work as a Cooks, Short Order?
A Cooks, Short Order in Florida earns 3.4% more than the national median of $25,979, or $26,122 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.