Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Grants Pass, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grants Pass, OR

Median annual salary $39,780 +9.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.13
10th percentile $35,680
90th percentile $52,510
Employed locally 120
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,680
    25th
    $37,230
    50th (median)
    $39,780
    75th
    $48,690
    90th
    $52,510

    Grants Pass economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,097 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 67% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 33% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,850
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $48,000
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $47,920
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $47,540
    Anchorage, AK $46,750
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $46,370

    Related occupations in Grants Pass, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $34,260
    Waiters and Waitresses $32,670
    Food Preparation Workers $35,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $44,280
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,760
    Bartenders $33,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Grants Pass, OR is $19.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Grants Pass, OR is 9.1% 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 Grants Pass?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $35,680 per year in Grants Pass, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,230.