Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Eastern Washington

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

Median annual salary $45,790 +25.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.02
10th percentile $37,980
90th percentile $53,260
Employed locally 460
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,980
    25th
    $40,100
    50th (median)
    $45,790
    75th
    $48,120
    90th
    $53,260

    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 Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $35,920
    Waiters and Waitresses $46,320
    Cooks, Restaurant $38,210
    Food Preparation Workers $37,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $47,850
    Bartenders $45,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Eastern Washington is $22.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Eastern Washington is 25.6% 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 Eastern Washington?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $37,980 per year in Eastern Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,100.