Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $35,770 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.20
10th percentile $28,860
90th percentile $47,050
Employed locally 680
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,860
    25th
    $30,080
    50th (median)
    $35,770
    75th
    $38,960
    90th
    $47,050

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 50% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 50% 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 Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,580
    Waiters and Waitresses$35,890
    Cooks, Restaurant$36,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$36,810
    Bartenders$45,330
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$30,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Lansing, MI is $17.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Lansing, MI is 1.9% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $28,860 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,080.