Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $46,750 +28.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.48
10th percentile $38,020
90th percentile $58,300
Employed locally 670
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,020
    25th
    $41,610
    50th (median)
    $46,750
    75th
    $48,200
    90th
    $58,300

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 49% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 51% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,920
    Fairbanks-College, AK $47,410
    Yakima, WA $45,880
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $43,360
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $39,980
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $39,670

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $34,860
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,280
    Cooks, Fast Food $35,820
    Food Preparation Workers $36,480
    Cooks, Restaurant $39,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $46,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Anchorage, AK is $22.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Anchorage, AK is 28.3% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $38,020 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,610.