Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Decatur, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, IL

Median annual salary $34,960 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.81
10th percentile $29,210
90th percentile $43,290
Employed locally 150
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,210
    25th
    $31,240
    50th (median)
    $34,960
    75th
    $37,730
    90th
    $43,290

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,449 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 56% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 44% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $54,840
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $48,000
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $46,000
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $45,110
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $44,760
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $39,910

    Related occupations in Decatur, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,460
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,120
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,080
    Bartenders $29,120
    Cooks, Fast Food $30,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Decatur, IL is $16.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Decatur, IL is 4.1% below 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $29,210 per year in Decatur, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,240.