DOL Median (Tennessee)
$16,890
vs National
-35%
National: $25,979BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$18,704
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$16,890
-35% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$25,979
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Cooks, Short Order in Tennessee earns $16,890 in nominal terms, which is 35% below the national average of $25,979. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $18,704 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tennessee
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| In & Out Inc | $16,890 | 1 |
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How much does a Cooks, Short Order make in Tennessee?
The median Cooks, Short Order salary in Tennessee is $16,890 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Tennessee a good place to work as a Cooks, Short Order?
A Cooks, Short Order in Tennessee earns 35% less than the national median of $25,979, or $18,704 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.