Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Northeastern Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $37,160 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.87
10th percentile $30,740
90th percentile $46,150
Employed locally 840
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,740
    25th
    $35,010
    50th (median)
    $37,160
    75th
    $43,110
    90th
    $46,150

    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 Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,080
    Bartenders $22,940
    Waiters and Waitresses $26,030
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,870
    Food Preparation Workers $30,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Northeastern Wisconsin is $17.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Northeastern Wisconsin is 1.9% 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 Northeastern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $30,740 per year in Northeastern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,010.