Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $32,930 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $15.83
10th percentile $21,780
90th percentile $45,070
Employed locally 620
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,780
    25th
    $28,030
    50th (median)
    $32,930
    75th
    $36,990
    90th
    $45,070

    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 Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,150
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,560
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,000
    Bartenders $21,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,470
    Food Preparation Workers $28,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $15.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.80 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Pennsylvania above or below average for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries?

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania is 9.7% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $21,780 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,030.