Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Albany, OR

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

Median annual salary $38,900 +6.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.70
10th percentile $32,080
90th percentile $50,460
Employed locally 160
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,080
    25th
    $36,790
    50th (median)
    $38,900
    75th
    $46,740
    90th
    $50,460

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,396 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 53% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 47% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,850
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $48,000
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $47,920
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $47,540
    Anchorage, AK $46,750
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $46,370

    Related occupations in Albany, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $32,530
    Waiters and Waitresses $30,980
    Food Preparation Workers $35,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $40,470
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,390
    Bartenders $30,890

    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, OR is $18.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.67 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, OR is 6.7% 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $32,080 per year in Albany, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,790.