Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Central Oregon

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

Median annual salary $36,560 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.58
10th percentile $31,100
90th percentile $47,310
Employed locally 330
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,100
    25th
    $34,810
    50th (median)
    $36,560
    75th
    $40,110
    90th
    $47,310

    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 Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,030
    Waiters and Waitresses $30,740
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $41,390
    Food Preparation Workers $34,090
    Bartenders $31,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Central Oregon is $17.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Central Oregon is 0.3% 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 Oregon?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $31,100 per year in Central Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,810.