Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Northwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $22,980 -37% vs national
Median hourly $11.05
10th percentile $18,450
90th percentile $31,820
Employed locally 420
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,450
    25th
    $18,530
    50th (median)
    $22,980
    75th
    $28,520
    90th
    $31,820

    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 Northwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Fast Food $23,250
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,520
    Waiters and Waitresses $21,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $33,210
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,230
    Food Preparation Workers $22,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in Northwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Northwest Alabama is $11.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.80 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Alabama above or below average for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries?

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Northwest Alabama is 37% 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 Northwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $18,450 per year in Northwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,530.