Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Central New Hampshire

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

Median annual salary $45,740 +25.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.99
10th percentile $34,270
90th percentile $53,450
Employed locally 230
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,270
    25th
    $38,540
    50th (median)
    $45,740
    75th
    $48,220
    90th
    $53,450

    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 New Hampshire

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,810
    Waiters and Waitresses$37,870
    Cooks, Restaurant$38,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$47,280
    Food Preparation Workers$34,540
    Bartenders$27,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Central New Hampshire is $21.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Central New Hampshire is 25.5% 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 New Hampshire?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $34,270 per year in Central New Hampshire. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,540.