Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Duluth, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Duluth, MN-WI

Median annual salary $38,530 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.52
10th percentile $31,890
90th percentile $48,020
Employed locally 470
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,890
    25th
    $35,610
    50th (median)
    $38,530
    75th
    $43,480
    90th
    $48,020

    Duluth economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,067 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 54% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 46% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $43,200
    Fargo, ND-MN $39,810
    Rochester, MN $39,730
    St. Cloud, MN $39,310
    Mankato, MN $39,210
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $38,520

    Related occupations in Duluth, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,340
    Waiters and Waitresses$22,570
    Bartenders$23,160
    Cooks, Restaurant$36,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$42,790
    Food Preparation Workers$33,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Duluth, MN-WI is $18.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Duluth, MN-WI is 5.7% 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 Duluth?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $31,890 per year in Duluth, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,610.