Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Jackson, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MI

Median annual salary $37,420 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.99
10th percentile $29,370
90th percentile $43,950
Employed locally 280
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,370
    25th
    $33,760
    50th (median)
    $37,420
    75th
    $38,350
    90th
    $43,950

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,004 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 58% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 42% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $43,200
    Minnesota $42,180
    Ann Arbor, MI $40,330
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $40,150
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $39,360
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $39,220

    Related occupations in Jackson, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,700
    Waiters and Waitresses$35,500
    Cooks, Restaurant$35,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$39,830
    Cooks, Fast Food$28,990
    Bartenders$38,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Jackson, MI is $17.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Jackson, MI is 2.7% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $29,370 per year in Jackson, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,760.