Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Lower East Mississippi

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $23,460 -35.6% vs national
Median hourly $11.28
10th percentile $18,330
90th percentile $33,130
Employed locally 980
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,330
    25th
    $20,100
    50th (median)
    $23,460
    75th
    $28,670
    90th
    $33,130

    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

    Related occupations in Lower East Mississippi

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$21,980
    Waiters and Waitresses$17,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$29,810
    Cooks, Fast Food$21,860
    Food Preparation Workers$22,230
    Cooks, Restaurant$27,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in Lower East Mississippi?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Lower East Mississippi is $11.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.90 or more per hour.

    Is Lower East Mississippi above or below average for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries?

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Lower East Mississippi is 35.6% 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 Lower East Mississippi?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $18,330 per year in Lower East Mississippi. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,100.