Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Northwestern Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $36,570 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.58
10th percentile $29,990
90th percentile $46,150
Employed locally 250
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,990
    25th
    $33,040
    50th (median)
    $36,570
    75th
    $42,350
    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 Northwestern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Bartenders$21,840
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,300
    Waiters and Waitresses$28,120
    Cooks, Restaurant$35,820
    Food Preparation Workers$30,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Northwestern Wisconsin is $17.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Northwestern Wisconsin is 0.3% 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 Northwestern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $29,990 per year in Northwestern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,040.