Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Northeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $23,590 -35.3% vs national
Median hourly $11.34
10th percentile $18,480
90th percentile $32,880
Employed locally 750
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,480
    25th
    $21,410
    50th (median)
    $23,590
    75th
    $28,460
    90th
    $32,880

    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 Northeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,830
    Cooks, Fast Food $27,080
    Waiters and Waitresses $20,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $34,150
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,040
    Food Preparation Workers $21,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Northeast Alabama is $11.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Northeast Alabama is 35.3% 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 Northeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $18,480 per year in Northeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,410.