Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Elmira, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elmira, NY

Median annual salary $36,510 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.56
10th percentile $31,830
90th percentile $52,110
Employed locally 70
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,830
    25th
    $35,650
    50th (median)
    $36,510
    75th
    $45,520
    90th
    $52,110

    Elmira economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,469 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 58% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 42% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $48,940
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $46,370
    Ithaca, NY $46,220
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $43,730
    Kingston, NY $41,470
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $41,010

    Related occupations in Elmira, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$32,860
    Waiters and Waitresses$39,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$41,210
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$31,430
    Cooks, Restaurant$36,750
    Bartenders$38,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Elmira, NY is $17.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Elmira, NY is 0.2% 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 Elmira?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $31,830 per year in Elmira, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,650.