Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,080 +31.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.12
10th percentile $36,190
90th percentile $63,070
Employed locally 740
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,190
    25th
    $40,060
    50th (median)
    $48,080
    75th
    $52,490
    90th
    $63,070

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $54,840
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,290
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $50,150
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,850
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $48,940
    Washington $48,260

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,340
    Waiters and Waitresses $25,200
    Food Preparation Workers $36,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $47,710
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,370
    Bartenders $28,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Alaska is $23.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.38 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries?

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Alaska is 31.9% above the national median of $36,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Alaska?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $36,190 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,060.