Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in South Central Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,090 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.83
10th percentile $30,530
90th percentile $46,160
Employed locally 1,020
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,530
    25th
    $34,510
    50th (median)
    $37,090
    75th
    $42,820
    90th
    $46,160

    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

    Related occupations in South Central Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,060
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,350
    Bartenders $21,770
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,570
    Food Preparation Workers $31,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in South Central Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in South Central Wisconsin is $17.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.92 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Wisconsin above or below average for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries?

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in South Central Wisconsin is 1.8% 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 South Central Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $30,530 per year in South Central Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,510.