Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Pittsfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsfield, MA

Median annual salary $45,140 +23.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.70
10th percentile $35,130
90th percentile $50,990
Employed locally 170
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,130
    25th
    $39,110
    50th (median)
    $45,140
    75th
    $50,100
    90th
    $50,990

    Pittsfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,565 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 62% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 38% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,290
    Barnstable Town, MA $47,420
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $46,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $46,760
    Massachusetts $46,280
    Yakima, WA $45,880

    Related occupations in Pittsfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$34,010
    Waiters and Waitresses$34,590
    Cooks, Restaurant$42,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$45,130
    Bartenders$33,960
    Food Preparation Workers$35,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Pittsfield, MA is $21.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Pittsfield, MA is 23.8% 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 Pittsfield?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $35,130 per year in Pittsfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,110.