Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Southeast Missouri

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

Median annual salary $28,530 -21.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.71
10th percentile $26,190
90th percentile $37,310
Employed locally 1,120
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,190
    25th
    $26,670
    50th (median)
    $28,530
    75th
    $33,920
    90th
    $37,310

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Fast Food$27,520
    Waiters and Waitresses$25,900
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,220
    Cooks, Restaurant$28,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$35,800
    Food Preparation Workers$28,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Southeast Missouri is $13.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Southeast Missouri is 21.7% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $26,190 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,670.