Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Kiryas Joel, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY

Median annual salary $43,730 +20% vs national
Median hourly $21.02
10th percentile $35,380
90th percentile $57,300
Employed locally 610
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,380
    25th
    $37,840
    50th (median)
    $43,730
    75th
    $50,390
    90th
    $57,300

    Kiryas Joel economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,912 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 45% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 55% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $46,370
    Ithaca, NY $46,220
    Kingston, NY $41,470
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $41,010
    Binghamton, NY $39,380

    Related occupations in Kiryas Joel, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $35,080
    Waiters and Waitresses $46,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $44,880
    Cooks, Restaurant $38,870
    Food Preparation Workers $35,520
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $35,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Kiryas Joel, NY is $21.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Kiryas Joel, NY is 20% 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 Kiryas Joel?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $35,380 per year in Kiryas Joel, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,840.