Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Fond du Lac, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fond du Lac, WI

Median annual salary $36,650 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.62
10th percentile $31,040
90th percentile $46,450
Employed locally 170
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,040
    25th
    $33,280
    50th (median)
    $36,650
    75th
    $44,760
    90th
    $46,450

    Fond du Lac economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,154 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 50% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 50% 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 Fond du Lac, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,530
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,780
    Food Preparation Workers $30,160
    Bartenders $23,080
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in Fond du Lac?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Fond du Lac, WI is $17.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.06 or more per hour.

    Is Fond du Lac above or below average for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries?

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Fond du Lac, WI is 0.5% 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 Fond du Lac?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $31,040 per year in Fond du Lac, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,280.