Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Sandusky, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sandusky, OH

Median annual salary $35,710 -2% vs national
Median hourly $17.17
10th percentile $28,550
90th percentile $42,870
Employed locally 240
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,550
    25th
    $29,740
    50th (median)
    $35,710
    75th
    $37,040
    90th
    $42,870

    Sandusky economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 51% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 49% 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
    Columbus, OH $37,520
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $36,860
    Cleveland, OH $36,620
    Toledo, OH $36,460
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $36,390
    Ohio $36,250

    Related occupations in Sandusky, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,480
    Waiters and Waitresses $33,740
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,070
    Bartenders $29,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,440
    Food Preparation Workers $31,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Sandusky, OH is $17.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Sandusky, OH is 2% 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 Sandusky?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $28,550 per year in Sandusky, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,740.