Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in South Florida

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

Median annual salary $36,690 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.64
10th percentile $28,610
90th percentile $45,960
Employed locally 250
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,610
    25th
    $33,390
    50th (median)
    $36,690
    75th
    $40,300
    90th
    $45,960

    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 Florida

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,630
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,740
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $44,390
    Bartenders $29,200
    Food Preparation Workers $35,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in South Florida is $17.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in South Florida is 0.7% 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 South Florida?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $28,610 per year in South Florida. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,390.