Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $45,110 +23.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.69
10th percentile $35,720
90th percentile $56,590
Employed locally 1,460
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,720
    25th
    $38,920
    50th (median)
    $45,110
    75th
    $49,490
    90th
    $56,590

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 48% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 52% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $48,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,920
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $47,920
    Napa, CA $47,910
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $46,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $46,760

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $37,650
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,070
    Cooks, Restaurant $43,600
    Cooks, Fast Food $36,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $46,590
    Bartenders $34,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Sacramento, CA is $21.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Sacramento, CA 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $35,720 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,920.