Fast Food Cooks
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays well below the statewide median wage.
Wages for Fast Food Cooks *
U S |
$9.52 | $11.50 | $12.93 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$11.00 | $12.46 | $14.31 |
Central Minnesota |
$10.45 | $11.73 | $13.85 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$10.90 | $11.92 | $13.42 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$10.58 | $11.60 | $12.76 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$11.39 | $12.89 | $14.58 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 3,870 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Fast Food Cooks most often work?
- Food Services and Drinking Places
- Food and Beverage Stores
- Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
- Gasoline Stations
- Accommodation
Current Demand
This career is currently in very high demand.
Future Demand
This career is shrinking.
There will be a need for about 510 new Fast Food Cooks to meet market demand between 2016-2026. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 491,300 | 453,200 | -38,100 | -7.7% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | 407 | 375 | -32 | -7.9% |
| Central Minnesota | 64 | 56 | -8 | -12.5% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 32 | 28 | -4 | -12.5% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 59 | 50 | -9 | -15.3% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.