Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Gainesville, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, GA

Median annual salary $36,950 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.76
10th percentile $27,760
90th percentile $46,840
Employed locally 170
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,760
    25th
    $30,490
    50th (median)
    $36,950
    75th
    $41,310
    90th
    $46,840

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 48% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 52% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $38,570
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $38,220
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $36,980
    Sheboygan, WI $36,590
    Logan, UT-ID $36,210
    Michigan $35,870

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,730
    Waiters and Waitresses $19,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,280
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,020
    Food Preparation Workers $34,090
    Cooks, Fast Food $27,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Gainesville, GA is $17.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Gainesville, GA is 1.4% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $27,760 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,490.