Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Pueblo, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pueblo, CO

Median annual salary $37,280 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.93
10th percentile $30,070
90th percentile $46,380
Employed locally 390
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,070
    25th
    $30,070
    50th (median)
    $37,280
    75th
    $41,800
    90th
    $46,380

    Pueblo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,250 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 60% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 40% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,850
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $47,920
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,920
    Fairbanks-College, AK $47,410
    Connecticut $45,870

    Related occupations in Pueblo, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $30,300
    Waiters and Waitresses $32,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $41,410
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,100
    Cooks, Fast Food $33,280
    Bartenders $30,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Pueblo, CO is $17.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Pueblo, CO is 2.3% 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 Pueblo?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $30,070 per year in Pueblo, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,070.