Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Southeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $38,190 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.36
10th percentile $30,440
90th percentile $46,860
Employed locally 550
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,440
    25th
    $36,300
    50th (median)
    $38,190
    75th
    $43,320
    90th
    $46,860

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,640
    Waiters and Waitresses $23,160
    Food Preparation Workers $33,510
    Bartenders $26,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $41,750
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Southeast Minnesota is $18.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Southeast Minnesota is 4.8% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $30,440 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,300.