Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Arizona

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

Median annual salary $37,430 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.00
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $50,170
Employed locally 360
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $35,880
    50th (median)
    $37,430
    75th
    $44,170
    90th
    $50,170

    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 Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,160
    Waiters and Waitresses $34,660
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,840
    Food Preparation Workers $34,490
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $32,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Arizona is $18.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Arizona is 2.7% 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,880.