What was the average salary of a soda jerk during its peak?
Frequently Asked Question about the extinct profession: Soda Jerk
During the peak of the soda jerk profession in the 1940s and 1950s, the average salary ranged from $1,200 to $2,400 per year, depending on location and establishment. This was considered a modest income at the time, reflecting the role's part-time nature and the youth of many workers, often high school students.