Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Montgomery, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Montgomery, AL

Median annual salary $22,250 -39% vs national
Median hourly $10.70
10th percentile $18,050
90th percentile $35,500
Employed locally 740
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,050
    25th
    $20,490
    50th (median)
    $22,250
    75th
    $29,740
    90th
    $35,500

    Montgomery economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,746 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 35% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 65% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $48,940
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,080
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $48,000
    Alaska $46,900
    Walla Walla, WA $45,940
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $45,740

    Related occupations in Montgomery, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,890
    Waiters and Waitresses $21,760
    Cooks, Fast Food $23,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $34,640
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,790
    Food Preparation Workers $22,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Montgomery, AL is $10.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Montgomery, AL is 39% 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 Montgomery?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $18,050 per year in Montgomery, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,490.