Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Northeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $39,220 +7.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.86
10th percentile $34,200
90th percentile $47,220
Employed locally 170
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,200
    25th
    $37,170
    50th (median)
    $39,220
    75th
    $44,730
    90th
    $47,220

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$30,000
    Waiters and Waitresses$23,190
    Bartenders$26,400
    Cooks, Restaurant$36,680
    Food Preparation Workers$31,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$42,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Northeast Minnesota is $18.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Northeast Minnesota is 7.6% 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 Northeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $34,200 per year in Northeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,170.