Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Southeast Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $29,960 -17.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.41
10th percentile $18,320
90th percentile $34,620
Employed locally 2,080
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,320
    25th
    $23,000
    50th (median)
    $29,960
    75th
    $33,820
    90th
    $34,620

    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 Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,730
    Waiters and Waitresses $17,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $31,950
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,750
    Cooks, Fast Food $25,820
    Food Preparation Workers $25,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Southeast Oklahoma is $14.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Southeast Oklahoma is 17.8% 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 Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $18,320 per year in Southeast Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,000.