Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Ocala, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ocala, FL

Median annual salary $31,010 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $14.91
10th percentile $27,690
90th percentile $37,840
Employed locally 330
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,690
    25th
    $28,500
    50th (median)
    $31,010
    75th
    $34,960
    90th
    $37,840

    Ocala economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 53% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 47% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Flagstaff, AZ $41,240
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $40,880
    Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $37,440
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $37,310
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $36,970
    Sebring, FL $36,710

    Related occupations in Ocala, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,130
    Waiters and Waitresses$28,130
    Cooks, Restaurant$34,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37,080
    Food Preparation Workers$33,280
    Bartenders$28,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Ocala, FL is $14.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Ocala, FL is 14.9% 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 Ocala?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $27,690 per year in Ocala, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,500.