Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Coast Oregon

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

Median annual salary $37,450 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.01
10th percentile $31,480
90th percentile $49,120
Employed locally 610
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,480
    25th
    $36,560
    50th (median)
    $37,450
    75th
    $44,680
    90th
    $49,120

    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 Coast Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,110
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,980
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,020
    Food Preparation Workers $33,150
    Bartenders $34,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $43,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Coast Oregon is $18.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Coast Oregon is 2.7% 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 Coast Oregon?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $31,480 per year in Coast Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,560.