Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Albany, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany, GA

Median annual salary $29,430 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $14.15
10th percentile $21,570
90th percentile $37,230
Employed locally 100
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,570
    25th
    $25,840
    50th (median)
    $29,430
    75th
    $33,010
    90th
    $37,230

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,219 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 54% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 46% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $38,570
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $38,220
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $36,980
    Gainesville, GA $36,950
    Sheboygan, WI $36,590
    Logan, UT-ID $36,210

    Related occupations in Albany, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,780
    Waiters and Waitresses $17,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $34,350
    Cooks, Restaurant $30,030
    Food Preparation Workers $29,770
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $22,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Albany, GA is $14.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Albany, GA is 19.3% below 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $21,570 per year in Albany, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,840.