Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Northwest Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $28,580 -21.6% vs national
Median hourly $13.74
10th percentile $20,440
90th percentile $31,600
Employed locally 1,290
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,440
    25th
    $24,710
    50th (median)
    $28,580
    75th
    $28,580
    90th
    $31,600

    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 Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,790
    Waiters and Waitresses $17,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $33,010
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,020
    Cooks, Fast Food $25,660
    Food Preparation Workers $21,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Northwest Oklahoma is $13.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Northwest Oklahoma is 21.6% 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 Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $20,440 per year in Northwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,710.