Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $40,180 +10.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.32
10th percentile $34,730
90th percentile $53,070
Employed locally 470
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,730
    25th
    $36,470
    50th (median)
    $40,180
    75th
    $47,040
    90th
    $53,070

    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 Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $33,830
    Waiters and Waitresses $38,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $43,470
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $34,420
    Bartenders $39,410
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Capital/Northern New York is $19.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.56 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries?

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Capital/Northern New York is 10.2% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $34,730 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,470.