Food Truck Operator Cook information
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$11.32 - $12.65
7% of jobs
$12.65 - $13.99
7% of jobs
$14.15 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$13.99 - $15.32
15% of jobs
The median wage is $16.28 / hr.
$15.32 - $16.65
17% of jobs
$16.65 - $17.99
18% of jobs
$18.24 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$17.99 - $19.32
13% of jobs
$19.32 - $20.65
6% of jobs
$20.65 - $21.98
5% of jobs
$21.98 - $23.32
3% of jobs
How much do food truck operator cook jobs pay per hour?
As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for food truck operator cook in the United States is $16.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.18 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
A food truck operator cook prepares a variety of foods depending on the menu, which can include sandwiches, tacos, burgers, fries, breakfast items, and specialty dishes. They often focus on quick, portable, and popular foods suitable for a mobile environment and may need to handle multiple cooking methods such as grilling, frying, and sautéing.
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