# SOC 35-2014: Cooks, Restaurant

> Occupation profile: https://www.xh1b.org/soc/35-2014

Employers filed 52 certified H-1B applications for Cooks, Restaurant (35-2014) roles, requesting 78 workers. The average offered wage is $31,246/yr, 16% below the BLS national median ($37,390/yr). (2025, SOC 35-2014) The largest filers are Primo Restaurant Ltd., A&B Mix LLC and Redi-Et Ethiopian Cuisine.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total filings | 52 |
| Total workers | 78 |
| Average offered wage | $31K |
| Average prevailing wage | $28K |
| BLS median wage | $37K |
| Latest BLS year in scope | 2025 |
| Profile benchmark SOC | 35-2014 |
| BLS area | U.S. |

Filing wage badges use the latest national BLS median. Their detail shows the benchmark code and year. A mapped comparator can use a different occupation from the direct-code profile benchmark above. It is a screening comparison, not a claim that the occupations are identical.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered vs BLS benchmark | -16% |

## Top employers (of 94)

| Employer | Filings | Workers | Avg wage | BLS median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Primo Restaurant Ltd.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/primo-restaurant-ltd-8b052e15c9) | 12 | 25 | $30K | $37K |
| [A&B Mix LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/ab-mix-llc-278537262e) | 6 | 6 | $23K | $37K |
| [Redi-Et Ethiopian Cuisine](https://www.xh1b.org/org/redi-et-ethiopian-cuisine-93c3395745) | 6 | 6 | $17K | $37K |
| [Juniper GROUP, LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/juniper-group-llc-56b5f33503) | 5 | 5 | $32K | $37K |
| [Kore Restaurant Group](https://www.xh1b.org/org/kore-restaurant-group-e024615bea) | 4 | 4 | $42K | $37K |
| [Canlis](https://www.xh1b.org/org/canlis-5dc91ec8e5) | 4 | 4 | $31K | $37K |
| [Panda Garden](https://www.xh1b.org/org/panda-garden-66413fbfb8) | 4 | 4 | $30K | $37K |
| [ART Food LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/art-food-llc-d86366f2ec) | 4 | 4 | $31K | $37K |
| [Cyrus 2.0 LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/cyrus-20-llc-630a3cc9a0) | 4 | 6 | $59K | $37K |
| [RKJM LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/rkjm-llc-5f0d6bb3ec) | 4 | 4 | $49K | $37K |

## Filing trend

| Year | Filings | Workers | Median offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6 | 8 | $30K |
| 2011 | 7 | 7 | $36K |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | $35K |
| 2013 | 2 | 2 | $35K |
| 2014 | 3 | 3 | $51K |
| 2015 | 3 | 4 | - |
| 2016 | 8 | 9 | $46K |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | $29K |
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | $32K |
| 2020 | 2 | 4 | $28K |
| 2022 | 3 | 3 | $40K |
| 2023 | 2 | 5 | $48K |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | $48K |

## State filing trends (2015 to 2026)

| State | Total filings | 2026 filings | 2026 filings per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| [California](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ca) | 31 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Florida](https://www.xh1b.org/state/fl) | 20 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Maine](https://www.xh1b.org/state/me) | 15 | 1 | 0.1 |
| [New York](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ny) | 15 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Texas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tx) | 14 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Illinois](https://www.xh1b.org/state/il) | 7 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Pennsylvania](https://www.xh1b.org/state/pa) | 6 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Michigan](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mi) | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Ohio](https://www.xh1b.org/state/oh) | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Colorado](https://www.xh1b.org/state/co) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Washington](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wa) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Massachusetts](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ma) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Virginia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/va) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Connecticut](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ct) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Iowa](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ia) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Mississippi](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ms) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New Jersey](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nj) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Tennessee](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tn) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Alabama](https://www.xh1b.org/state/al) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Georgia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ga) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Indiana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/in) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Kansas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ks) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Kentucky](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ky) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Nevada](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nv) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Rhode Island](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ri) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Wisconsin](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wi) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |


Per 100k residents uses the U.S. Census Bureau annual population estimate for that state and year; years after the latest published estimate carry that estimate forward. The latest filing year may be a partial period.

## More

- Full page (charts, tables, interactive): https://www.xh1b.org/soc/35-2014
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-employers?code=35-2014
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-filings?code=35-2014


## References

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1. Dataset documentation · DOL OFLC. [LCA public disclosure record layout (FY2026 Q3)](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ETA/oflc/pdfs/FY26Q3/LCA_Record_Layout_FY2026_Q3.pdf). Pages 1–4: application, DOL outcome and dates, requested positions, employer, representatives, worksites and pay units. This layout covers determinations issued October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. It documents employer-provided application fields and DOL decisions, not USCIS decisions, payroll verification, legal bills or worker-linked moves. Older layouts can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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2. Dataset documentation · BLS. [OEWS technical notes (May 2025)](https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_tec.htm). Scope of the survey; occupational coding; concepts and estimation methodology. Documents occupation and geographic wage estimates, not an individual worker’s pay. Use the estimate year and geography stated by the site; older releases can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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3. Guidance · BLS. [Standard Occupational Classification](https://www.bls.gov/soc/finding_soc_code.htm). Classification Principles 1–2 and Coding Guideline 2; job duties, not job titles. Checked 2026-10-08.

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4. XH1B method or registry · XH1B. [Calculation and Matching Methods; Reading Public Records and Derived Indicators](https://www.xh1b.org/data-sources). Filing units, annualization, weighting, wage comparisons, and inference limits; Reading records: units, source coverage, wage gaps, entity links, and inference limits. These are the site's review methods, not validated predictions of wrongdoing. Inspect underlying records and alternative explanations.