Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Flagstaff, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Flagstaff, AZ

Median annual salary $41,240 +13.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.83
10th percentile $34,920
90th percentile $50,080
Employed locally 270
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,920
    25th
    $37,320
    50th (median)
    $41,240
    75th
    $44,980
    90th
    $50,080

    Flagstaff economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 59% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 41% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $40,220
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $38,550
    Tucson, AZ $37,610
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $36,910
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $36,150
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $36,140

    Related occupations in Flagstaff, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $33,250
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,710
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $40,520
    Food Preparation Workers $36,110
    Bartenders $37,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Flagstaff, AZ is $19.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Flagstaff, AZ is 13.1% 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 Flagstaff?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $34,920 per year in Flagstaff, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,320.