Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $37,590 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.07
10th percentile $30,180
90th percentile $45,570
Employed locally 310
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,180
    25th
    $35,690
    50th (median)
    $37,590
    75th
    $42,160
    90th
    $45,570

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 52% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 48% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $45,260
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $44,990
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $43,200
    Madison, WI $40,330
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $39,910
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $39,380

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,210
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,650
    Bartenders $22,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,870
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,090
    Food Preparation Workers $33,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Eau Claire, WI is $18.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Eau Claire, WI is 3.1% 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 Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $30,180 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,690.