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Cooks, Restaurant average salary by city in New Jersey
- Atlantic City$42,690
- Trenton$40,790
- Vineland$38,410
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City | $42,690 | $40,250 | $36,510 | $35,671 | 99 |
| Trenton | $40,790 | $38,400 | $36,210 | $34,245 | 103 |
| Vineland | $38,410 | $36,890 | $32,870 | $32,416 | 96 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-2014.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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