Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Naples, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Naples-Marco Island, FL

Median annual salary $40,880 +12.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.66
10th percentile $34,670
90th percentile $48,010
Employed locally 480
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,670
    25th
    $37,290
    50th (median)
    $40,880
    75th
    $46,860
    90th
    $48,010

    Naples economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,173 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 47% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 53% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $41,240
    Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $37,440
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $37,310
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $36,970
    Sebring, FL $36,710
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $36,690

    Related occupations in Naples, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $30,930
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $30,020
    Cooks, Restaurant $39,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $46,820
    Food Preparation Workers $36,980
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $30,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Naples, FL is $19.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Naples, FL is 12.2% 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 Naples?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $34,670 per year in Naples, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,290.