Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Lima, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lima, OH

Median annual salary $34,600 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.64
10th percentile $28,480
90th percentile $40,580
Employed locally 250
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,480
    25th
    $30,050
    50th (median)
    $34,600
    75th
    $36,650
    90th
    $40,580

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 56% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 44% 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
    Columbus, OH $37,520
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $36,860
    Cleveland, OH $36,620
    Toledo, OH $36,460
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $36,390
    Ohio $36,250

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,690
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,480
    Cooks, Restaurant $31,410
    Bartenders $28,940
    Food Preparation Workers $28,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Lima, OH is $16.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Lima, OH is 5.1% 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 Lima?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $28,480 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,050.