The map below shows you the number of third cook job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where third cooks earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.

Given the change of course that has happened in the world, we wanted to provide expert opinions on what aspiring graduates can do to start off their careers in an uncertain economic climate. We wanted to know what skills will be more important, where the economy is doing relatively well, and if there will be any lasting effects on the job market. Companies are looking for candidates that can handle the new responsibilities of the job market. Recent graduates actually have an advantage because they are comfortable using newer technologies and have been communicating virtually their whole lives. They can take what they've learned and apply it immediately.We spoke to third cook professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the third cook job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the third cook industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

We spoke to third cook professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the third cook job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the third cook industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

Yes, third cook jobs are in demand. Third cook demand is projected to grow 16% from 2018 to 2028.

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Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	145	0.00%
2020	135	0.00%
2019	170	0.00%
2018	163	0.00%
2017	155	0.00%

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$33,974	$16.33	+3.6%
2024	$32,782	$15.76	+4.7%
2023	$31,296	$15.05	+5.4%
2022	$29,704	$14.28	+4.3%
2021	$28,477	$13.69	+4.5%

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	Tennessee	6,715,984	1,440	21%
2	Oklahoma	3,930,864	829	21%
3	Arkansas	3,004,279	637	21%
4	Kansas	2,913,123	589	20%
5	Indiana	6,666,818	1,277	19%
6	Missouri	6,113,532	1,165	19%
7	Colorado	5,607,154	1,072	19%
8	Florida	20,984,400	3,734	18%
9	Kentucky	4,454,189	801	18%
10	Iowa	3,145,711	560	18%
11	Mississippi	2,984,100	533	18%
12	Texas	28,304,596	4,739	17%
13	North Carolina	10,273,419	1,749	17%
14	Arizona	7,016,270	1,178	17%
15	Louisiana	4,684,333	784	17%
16	New Mexico	2,088,070	353	17%
17	Montana	1,050,493	181	17%
18	Minnesota	5,576,606	916	16%
19	South Carolina	5,024,369	828	16%
20	Alaska	739,795	112	15%

Rank	City	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl	Avg. salary
1	New Rochelle	1	1%	$36,755
2	Boston	1	0%	$38,283

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