Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Northwest Colorado

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

Median annual salary $43,070 +18.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.71
10th percentile $35,100
90th percentile $58,530
Employed locally 370
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,100
    25th
    $36,730
    50th (median)
    $43,070
    75th
    $49,880
    90th
    $58,530

    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 Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $36,450
    Cooks, Restaurant $38,290
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $34,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $54,910
    Bartenders $35,100
    Dishwashers $35,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Northwest Colorado is $20.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Northwest Colorado is 18.2% 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 Northwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $35,100 per year in Northwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,730.