Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Manchester, NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Manchester-Nashua, NH

Median annual salary $44,490 +22.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.39
10th percentile $32,140
90th percentile $50,970
Employed locally 580
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,140
    25th
    $38,000
    50th (median)
    $44,490
    75th
    $48,010
    90th
    $50,970

    Manchester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $100,436 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 44% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 56% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $46,910
    Manhattan, KS $32,180

    Related occupations in Manchester, NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$30,240
    Waiters and Waitresses$38,120
    Cooks, Restaurant$37,350
    Bartenders$27,980
    Food Preparation Workers$33,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$46,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Manchester, NH is $21.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Manchester, NH is 22.1% 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 Manchester?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $32,140 per year in Manchester, NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,000.