Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Sebastian, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL

Median annual salary $37,440 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.00
10th percentile $30,450
90th percentile $44,520
Employed locally 170
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,450
    25th
    $34,430
    50th (median)
    $37,440
    75th
    $40,420
    90th
    $44,520

    Sebastian economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,049 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
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $37,310
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $36,970
    Sebring, FL $36,710
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $36,690

    Related occupations in Sebastian, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,450
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,970
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $39,660
    Food Preparation Workers $35,130
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $29,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Sebastian, FL is $18.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Sebastian, FL is 2.7% 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 Sebastian?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $30,450 per year in Sebastian, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,430.