Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Northeast Iowa

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

Median annual salary $33,720 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.21
10th percentile $26,240
90th percentile $39,040
Employed locally 860
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,240
    25th
    $29,150
    50th (median)
    $33,720
    75th
    $36,070
    90th
    $39,040

    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 Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,540
    Waiters and Waitresses$21,840
    Cooks, Restaurant$31,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37,490
    Bartenders$21,780
    Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$28,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Northeast Iowa is $16.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Northeast Iowa is 7.5% 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 Iowa?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $26,240 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,150.