Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Jacksonville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jacksonville, FL

Median annual salary $36,630 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.61
10th percentile $29,910
90th percentile $45,000
Employed locally 1,540
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,910
    25th
    $33,680
    50th (median)
    $36,630
    75th
    $39,350
    90th
    $45,000

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,013 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $41,240
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $40,880
    Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $37,440
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $37,310
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $36,970
    Sebring, FL $36,710

    Related occupations in Jacksonville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,730
    Waiters and Waitresses $30,920
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,760
    Food Preparation Workers $35,630
    Bartenders $33,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Jacksonville, FL is $17.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Jacksonville, FL is 0.5% 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $29,910 per year in Jacksonville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,680.