Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Evansville, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Evansville, IN

Median annual salary $34,520 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.60
10th percentile $28,650
90th percentile $37,680
Employed locally 550
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,650
    25th
    $29,010
    50th (median)
    $34,520
    75th
    $36,020
    90th
    $37,680

    Evansville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,671 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 51% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 49% 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
    Washington $48,260
    Bellingham, WA $48,050
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $46,380
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $45,790
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $45,690
    Salinas, CA $45,430

    Related occupations in Evansville, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,130
    Waiters and Waitresses $26,480
    Cooks, Restaurant $31,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,480
    Food Preparation Workers $29,220
    Bartenders $21,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Evansville, IN is $16.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Evansville, IN is 5.3% 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 Evansville?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $28,650 per year in Evansville, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,010.