Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Bend, OR

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

Median annual salary $40,870 +12.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.65
10th percentile $34,690
90th percentile $56,350
Employed locally 380
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,690
    25th
    $37,630
    50th (median)
    $40,870
    75th
    $49,220
    90th
    $56,350

    Bend economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,509 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 48% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 52% 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 Bend, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$34,220
    Waiters and Waitresses$32,690
    Cooks, Restaurant$38,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$44,490
    Bartenders$33,820
    Food Preparation Workers$36,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Bend, OR is $19.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Bend, OR is 12.1% 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 Bend?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $34,690 per year in Bend, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,630.