Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in East Central Illinois

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

Median annual salary $35,840 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.23
10th percentile $30,050
90th percentile $45,700
Employed locally 1,010
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,050
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $35,840
    75th
    $37,940
    90th
    $45,700

    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 East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$30,140
    Waiters and Waitresses$29,120
    Bartenders$29,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$36,960
    Cooks, Restaurant$33,200
    Cooks, Fast Food$29,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in East Central Illinois is $17.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in East Central Illinois is 1.7% 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 East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $30,050 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.