Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Middle Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $28,720 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly $13.81
10th percentile $22,990
90th percentile $43,320
Employed locally 320
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,990
    25th
    $26,410
    50th (median)
    $28,720
    75th
    $35,320
    90th
    $43,320

    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 Middle Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$23,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$35,000
    Waiters and Waitresses$17,900
    Cooks, Restaurant$29,550
    Food Preparation Workers$29,060
    Dishwashers$26,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Middle Georgia is $13.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Middle Georgia is 21.2% 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 Middle Georgia?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $22,990 per year in Middle Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,410.