Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $40,220 +10.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.34
10th percentile $35,930
90th percentile $48,940
Employed locally 4,300
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,930
    25th
    $37,930
    50th (median)
    $40,220
    75th
    $45,360
    90th
    $48,940

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 47% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 53% 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
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $38,550
    Tucson, AZ $37,610
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $36,910
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $36,150
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $36,140

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$33,870
    Waiters and Waitresses$37,650
    Cooks, Restaurant$38,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$44,830
    Food Preparation Workers$36,020
    Bartenders$45,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Phoenix, AZ is $19.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Phoenix, AZ is 10.3% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $35,930 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,930.