Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Ogden, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ogden, UT

Median annual salary $36,910 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.74
10th percentile $31,160
90th percentile $47,120
Employed locally 980
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,160
    25th
    $35,050
    50th (median)
    $36,910
    75th
    $42,710
    90th
    $47,120

    Ogden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,361 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 38% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 62% 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
    Connecticut $45,870
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $45,690
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $44,600
    Portland-South Portland, ME $43,980
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $40,920
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $40,150

    Related occupations in Ogden, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,750
    Waiters and Waitresses $30,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,210
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,930
    Food Preparation Workers $33,680
    Cooks, Fast Food $28,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Ogden, UT is $17.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Ogden, UT is 1.3% 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 Ogden?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $31,160 per year in Ogden, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,050.