Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Eastern Wyoming

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

Median annual salary $35,380 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.01
10th percentile $27,420
90th percentile $45,720
Employed locally 600
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,420
    25th
    $29,820
    50th (median)
    $35,380
    75th
    $37,310
    90th
    $45,720

    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 Wyoming

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,700
    Waiters and Waitresses $23,520
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,940
    Bartenders $21,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,040
    Food Preparation Workers $32,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Eastern Wyoming is $17.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Eastern Wyoming is 2.9% 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 Wyoming?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $27,420 per year in Eastern Wyoming. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,820.