Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Greeley, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greeley, CO

Median annual salary $38,170 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.35
10th percentile $32,490
90th percentile $48,290
Employed locally 430
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,490
    25th
    $34,500
    50th (median)
    $38,170
    75th
    $41,830
    90th
    $48,290

    Greeley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,287 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 41% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 59% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,290
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,850
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $47,920
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,920
    Fairbanks-College, AK $47,410
    Connecticut $45,870

    Related occupations in Greeley, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,840
    Waiters and Waitresses $33,150
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $43,950
    Food Preparation Workers $41,340
    Bartenders $37,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Greeley, CO is $18.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Greeley, CO is 4.7% 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 Greeley?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $32,490 per year in Greeley, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,500.