Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Huntsville, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Huntsville, AL

Median annual salary $29,280 -19.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.08
10th percentile $20,400
90th percentile $38,210
Employed locally 880
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,400
    25th
    $21,870
    50th (median)
    $29,280
    75th
    $33,590
    90th
    $38,210

    Huntsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,529 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 35% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 65% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $48,940
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,080
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $48,000
    Alaska $46,900
    Walla Walla, WA $45,940
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $45,740

    Related occupations in Huntsville, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$26,710
    Waiters and Waitresses$23,120
    Cooks, Fast Food$27,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37,430
    Cooks, Restaurant$33,440
    Food Preparation Workers$27,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Huntsville, AL is $14.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Huntsville, AL is 19.7% below 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 Huntsville?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $20,400 per year in Huntsville, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,870.