Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Northeast Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $27,050 -25.8% vs national
Median hourly $13.01
10th percentile $18,840
90th percentile $37,970
Employed locally 1,060
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,840
    25th
    $23,030
    50th (median)
    $27,050
    75th
    $31,130
    90th
    $37,970

    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 Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$22,830
    Waiters and Waitresses$18,360
    Cooks, Restaurant$28,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$34,940
    Food Preparation Workers$19,170
    Cooks, Fast Food$22,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Northeast Oklahoma is $13.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Northeast Oklahoma is 25.8% 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 Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $18,840 per year in Northeast Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,030.