Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Punta Gorda, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Punta Gorda, FL

Median annual salary $35,150 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.90
10th percentile $28,980
90th percentile $44,350
Employed locally 190
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,980
    25th
    $33,220
    50th (median)
    $35,150
    75th
    $38,710
    90th
    $44,350

    Punta Gorda economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,154 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 Punta Gorda, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,320
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,870
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,360
    Food Preparation Workers $35,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $43,230
    Bartenders $28,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Punta Gorda, FL is $16.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Punta Gorda, FL is 3.6% 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 Punta Gorda?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $28,980 per year in Punta Gorda, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,220.