DOL Median (New Jersey)
$23,795
vs National
-8.4%
National: $25,979BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$20,928
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$23,795
-8.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$25,979
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Cooks, Short Order in New Jersey earns $23,795 in nominal terms, which is 8.4% below the national average of $25,979. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $20,928 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in New Jersey
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| JIN DELI INC | $23,795 | 1 |
| YESI SUPERMARKET NO. 1, LLC. | N/A | 1 |
| BROADWAY FOOD PALACE INC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Cooks, Short Order make in New Jersey?
The median Cooks, Short Order salary in New Jersey is $23,795 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is New Jersey a good place to work as a Cooks, Short Order?
A Cooks, Short Order in New Jersey earns 8.4% less than the national median of $25,979, or $20,928 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.