Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Eastern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,370 -3% vs national
Median hourly $17.01
10th percentile $28,400
90th percentile $40,360
Employed locally 940
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,400
    25th
    $29,870
    50th (median)
    $35,370
    75th
    $37,540
    90th
    $40,360

    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 Eastern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,240
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,190
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,670
    Cooks, Fast Food $22,240
    Bartenders $28,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Eastern Ohio is $17.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Eastern Ohio is 3% 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 Eastern Ohio?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $28,400 per year in Eastern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,870.