Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in North Port, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL

Median annual salary $36,400 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.50
10th percentile $30,730
90th percentile $45,390
Employed locally 1,060
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,730
    25th
    $30,730
    50th (median)
    $36,400
    75th
    $38,790
    90th
    $45,390

    North Port economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,278 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $40,880
    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

    Related occupations in North Port, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,830
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,130
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,990
    Food Preparation Workers $36,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $45,390
    Bartenders $28,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in North Port, FL is $17.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in North Port, FL is 0.1% 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 North Port?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $30,730 per year in North Port, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,730.