Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Southeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $24,500 -32.8% vs national
Median hourly $11.78
10th percentile $17,990
90th percentile $33,450
Employed locally 380
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,990
    25th
    $20,830
    50th (median)
    $24,500
    75th
    $28,590
    90th
    $33,450

    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 Southeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$22,530
    Cooks, Fast Food$23,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$31,430
    Waiters and Waitresses$20,800
    Food Preparation Workers$21,060
    Cooks, Restaurant$27,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Southeast Alabama is $11.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Southeast Alabama is 32.8% 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 Southeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $17,990 per year in Southeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,830.