Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Central East New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central East New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,700 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.61
10th percentile $33,760
90th percentile $52,190
Employed locally 470
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,760
    25th
    $36,840
    50th (median)
    $38,700
    75th
    $46,140
    90th
    $52,190

    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 Central East New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$33,750
    Waiters and Waitresses$44,240
    Bartenders$53,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$44,870
    Food Preparation Workers$34,740
    Cooks, Restaurant$41,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in Central East New York?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Central East New York is $18.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.09 or more per hour.

    Is Central East New York above or below average for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries?

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Central East New York is 6.2% 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 Central East New York?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $33,760 per year in Central East New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,840.