Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Northern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,500 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.59
10th percentile $27,450
90th percentile $42,140
Employed locally 470
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,450
    25th
    $29,710
    50th (median)
    $34,500
    75th
    $36,650
    90th
    $42,140

    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 Northern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,320
    Waiters and Waitresses $34,140
    Cooks, Restaurant $31,730
    Bartenders $37,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,730
    Food Preparation Workers $28,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in Northern Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Northern Michigan is $16.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.21 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Michigan above or below average for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries?

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Northern Michigan is 5.3% 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 Northern Michigan?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $27,450 per year in Northern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,710.